Tag Archives: intimate partner violence

View from the chair

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Lisette d. Johnson

“The heart dies a slow death, shedding each hope like leaves. Until one day there are none.” Do you wonder why?  Why does she stay?  I will tell you what I know. Surely you too have loved someone. Have trusted. … Continue reading →

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Voices of Sisters

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Lisette d. Johnson

 My book is in a state of half doneness as my creativity waxes and wanes. I constantly question my motivation for its existence; abandoning and re-engaging.  It is an ugly subject, one that I’d just as soon divest myself from.  I’d … Continue reading →

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Dreams

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Lisette d. Johnson

     Sleep is difficult. It is not the sleep itself, it is the dreams, and waking.  I try to stay awake until I am so exhausted I drop immediately into what I hope will be a dreamless sleep.  Some nights I am … Continue reading →

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The Farm

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Lisette d. Johnson

After Thanksgiving, I went to the farm.  It was a cold, but sunny day.  It was where it began. Long before we were involved he took me there.  I envisioned my visit with trepidation, but felt an almost obsessive need to … Continue reading →

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Sex

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Lisette d. Johnson

A very brave subject to discuss in an open forum.  Talking about sex as part of living with an abusive partner is difficult. What gives me the courage is talking with another survivor. Sadly, she and I were leading almost … Continue reading →

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