Author Archives: Lisette d. Johnson

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About Lisette d. Johnson

Murder-Suicide Survivor, Mom, Writer, Speaker, Serial Volunteer in the Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Assault Arena, Entrepreneur, &amp Friend. I survived, my kids survived, and I am here to tell the story.

Rough Road Ahead

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Lisette d. Johnson

  There seem to be a perpetual series of bumps in my gravel driveway. Every time I go up or down it I can’t help but think it is some cosmic metaphor for life. I rake the bumps level, and feel … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Lisette d. Johnson

He gave me a locket my first mother’s day, which came just two weeks after our first child, our daughter was born. Although it is not easy to write about living in an abusive relationship, it is far easier to … Continue reading →

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Juxtaposition

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Lisette d. Johnson

It is a beautiful day. Spring. The season of love seems to have begun. The air is fragrant with it. In the park I watch lovers hold hands and gaze expectantly. Couples kiss openly in public. I wonder as I … Continue reading →

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Soccer

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Lisette d. Johnson

My son started playing soccer when he was 4. Every season, every game, I have been here. The only games I missed where when I was in the hospital. Three weeks after it happened I came back to watch. It … Continue reading →

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The Secret Garden

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Lisette d. Johnson

There is a story inside me that longs to be told.  It is a story of an emergence from a dispassionate life created amidst the daily chaos and years of pushing it down and back. I cannot tell you the story; speak … Continue reading →

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