Hello Karyn!

Welcome to BraveHeartWomen! A great place to get inspired and empowered and to learn to be, to create, and to collaborate!

I read your 'reaching out' words! I started to reply than deleted, then turned to do other things and my heart kept saying respond and reflect!

I am not responding as a savior or like I know what you need to do, but I can give you some 'Clear Reflections' from my heart!

We all have our stories, and when it gets to emotional intensity, it sounds like you need some Inner Knowing to come through to find some inspiration and courage to move forward with what you know in your heart and soul to be true! Finding 'WITHIN' what resonates with your soul where their is at least a glimmer of hope and on to joy!

Victim-hood is not a place that most of us want to be! And most of us learn about that at some point! Only you can find the courage to change and move to a place in your heart and soul that feels better! The sooner that you learn to change your focus to what you do want, the sooner you will bring into your life the joy and peace and love that you and your son so deserve!

My suggestion is to go to the video''s and recordings and start watching! There are loads of BraveHeart Sisters who are sharing what they have passion about! And Ellie's 'Prosperity Hormone' calls are excellent as are her affirmations!

Blessings on your journey. I look forward to seeing your 'light' shine ever so, brightly!

Bonnie Lou

Bonnie Lou

Hello, I'm brand new to this site as well. I'm brand new to all of this actually. I've never posted anything personal online before (not even on facebook) and I'm a little nervous but I don't have anywhere else to turn.
I'm broken hearted and keep getting heart broken on a weekly basis. My ex-husband and I were legally divorced almost 3 years ago after only being married for 2 years, however, we never truly broke up except for short periods of time here and there.
The thing is, I want very much to be a family again (we have one child, a son) but my ex just doesn't seem to be on the same page that I am. For a long time we lived in different cities and saw each other when we could and then when we did live in the same city, we both were stayimg with our parents.
Well, I recently moved into a little apt with my son, hoping it would be the beginning of a new life for us. But my ex seems to think he can come and go as he pleases, never telling me where he's going, what he's doing or with whom, or when/if he's coming back. He goes out and does stuff and never invites or includes me. He doesn't tell me anything about his life and he doesn't seem at all interested in mine.
And he's been doing this for almost 4 years. Vanishing for days or weeks at a time and then popping back up like nothing ever happened, Or he'll be ugly to me, leave, ignore me and my every attempt to reach him, and then pop back up like nothing even happened. No apology, nothing.
And the worst thing is that everytime I try to talk to him about any of this he just gets mad at me, is mean to me, leaves, and is gone for days again. Then pops back up. And I just keep letting him do this to me b/c I don't want to be without him. But I don't want this either and I don't know how to stop it. I feel like a fool 99% of the time, but I keep letting him in.
Is there ANYONE out there ANYWHERE that can help me figure out what to do here AND how to do it?
I'm truly lost and I'm so bad with computers I may very well have posted this in the wrong place. If so, will someone kindly point me in the right direction?
I'm desperate for a friend right now, I feel so alone...

I have suffered much at the hands of others. From my father's abuse to my ex-husband I can sit here and tell story after story of rape, incest, verbal, mental, emotional and physical abuse. But, I won't. I have read the postings and I can identify with most all of them. What I want to share is a story of recovery.

For years my self-esteem was low and my purpose was almost nil. I did what I thought was the right things but it still got me nowhere. I separated and reunited with my husband several times trying to make things work. Then I was introduced to a program that taught me things that I never knew.

I never knew that boundaries were more than property lines. I never knew that there were things that I said that could be so misconstrued that they hurt without me lifting a finger. I never knew that those I loved the most I was pushing away because I did not know how to love or give or take or stand without letting myself hurt or be hurt. Now I know how. I have learned by opening myself up to the pain of the past and dealing with it in such a way that I know I am forgiven and I know I have forgiven. I no longer carry the baggage of yesterday. I have cut those cords that kept me from growing and going and found a new life.

Today instead of being a victim, I help victims. Today I have overcome the monster that held me down and I work with families that have real needs but no place to go because they may make a $1 too much to get food stamps or other services. Today I work as an advocate for those in need regardless of income. My goal is to move my organization across this country community by community and help those that others say can't be helped. I have a question? Do you have a need that no one has been able to help you with? Have you tried to get services but were denied? Are you still carrying the baggage of yesterday around?

www.foxglovefoundation.org
foxglove123@comcast.net

Hi: Wow that is quite the story.. I feel so badly for you as I read it.. IM a christian and going through a rough time too not as bad as you .. Its too bad your ex didnt get thrown in jail it doesnt make sense after all he did to you.. that he got off??
My story is my mom died when I was 13.. since then I had no women to take over and be like a mom to me.. every time I tried to make a friend who I thought would be she let me down.. LIke you churches kept letting me down.. women in the church acting all aloof and distant like IM not worth getting to know and they dont really care.. when I know IM a kind and caring person. LIke you I felt angry and bitter with God.. but slowly he is showing me who does care ab outme,,I have online friends 2 of them in the usa who keep ni touch with me.. and a wonderful friend who is far away.. and i just recently meet a friend at the Baptist church.. so things are slowly coming together.. I have two boys. I would like to talk to you more.. hang in there.. through all of the abuse did you ever want to take your kids to s shelter? or call the police.. how about your parents? or friends can they help you? take care.. in Christ's love.. Trish


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Trish Dawson

I just signed on with Braveheart Women a few days ago. Tonight, I decided to go ahead and join the Core Inner Circle. I received my confirmation email giving me a link and directions on how to access the core section, but when I click on the link or try to go to the core section directly when I'm logged in I get an error message that member not found. Is there a time-lag of when I can access Core?

Thanks.


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Andrea
Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.
Harriet Tubman

I have a question. This morning I saw a self-admitted child abuser's face plastered all over a national volunteer's web page. He was sitting with the child of an incarcerated parent, helping that child learn to read. I contacted the organization, thinking they might want to be aware of this.

This man has admitted repeatedly to abusing his own children in a court of law, on public record. There are people who are upset (and even scared) that I've opened this can of worms; but what is this man's face doing on a site like that, anyway? Perhaps the organization should have done their homework as to his overall behavior before making him their poster-person.

I am beginning to get some guff, but have court records behind me as proof, if needed. What would you have done?

The twist in the matter is that this man is my biological father. I am told that he is a very 'big dog' in this organization, and that his picture was up there 'for a good reason'.

Would this change things for you? I got many 'atta-girls' from friends and family when they were told the general story...but as soon as they found out who it was, several dropped off and quietly disappeared as supporters.

My father has had a record and a civil protection order against him that has stood for four years and counting. The national organization he represents is faith-based. Something seems very wrong about that. My sister, upon discovering the site the same time I did, has called them as well.

Amy Von Freter
Other People's Messes (a book about housecleaning and heartwarming on Amazon)

Hello ladies. My name is pamela and i am really struggling right now. i am 45 and i am now divorcing a man that i have been with since i was 15. this divorce is really not going well. the mitigating factor, i believe, is that my attorney is free as i am disabled an can barely afford air to breathe. his attorney on the other hand is very very expensive. my ex makes at least 75k per year, not paying housing costs for the last year - putting my beautiful home in foreclosure, has side jobs and government grants because we adopted one of our foster children. I on the other hand am disabled and living on very little, not knowing how to afford it all. when i left i was getting government money etc and could afford everything we needed. HELP. i need to get my son back for his sake above all else. I need to get legal help pro bono asap. i live in denver metro and have looked and asked everywhere i can think of but i am coming up blank. if you have any advice please let me know...

in addition the marriage and a lot of the aftermath has really taken its toll. I love the website and look forward to your inspiration as well as all i have learned and cant wait to share. i am a strong intelligent compassionate and passionate woman hoping to find others who in like mind, can boost me when i need it and let me lend myself toward their empowerment as well.

i think this site could be the start of something great for myself and the women i hope to meet. cant wait to hear from you!!!!!

Pamela

aka livingonaprayer

Please let me know if you must purchase a ticket to the awards ceremony seperate from the Rise ticket?
I have the VIP ticket and I would like to purchase one for my roomate at the conference if the Rise ticket doesn't include it. Soooo excited for the function to begin!

Thank you


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Kathy Buck