Isolation and fear have been constant companions for more than 19 years. In addition, living in a small town on the East Coast offers little in the way of community for domestic violence survivors. Giving voice to recovery in a way that will bring healing to others as well as myself is a big part of the reason I am here sharing with you.
The Faces of Domestic Violence
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please visit www.nomore.org for a list of domestic violence centers specific to your location. You can also contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at www.hotline.org or call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). If you feel you are in immediate danger contact your local law enforcement by calling 911.
” Extraordinary people survive under the most terrible circumstances and they become more extraordinary because of it. ” Robert Davies
Teela Hart 
February 12, 2017 at 16:04
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March 5, 2015 at 03:35
Wish you a lot of happiness and joy in the days to come! 🙂
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March 9, 2015 at 06:20
Thank you so much. 🙂
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May 21, 2014 at 16:38
Thank you Don.
I am honored and I thank you very much.
I mean that.
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May 12, 2014 at 19:42
I love this Teela…thank you for your blog, I look forward to reading more. I especially love how you describe yourself as “mother, daughter, sister, student, avid reader” in addition to domestic violence survivor…xoxo
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May 12, 2014 at 21:32
Thank you Aveline07.
Welcome to my place, I hope you like it.
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April 9, 2014 at 20:39
I salute you Teela, for choosing to stay strong and positive about life. You are an inspiration to many.
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April 9, 2014 at 20:41
Thank you Joanna.
You inspire me as well. It’s true.
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April 8, 2014 at 09:32
Congratulations! I have nominated your lovely blog for the Liebster Award. Please visit the page below for the details. I hope you will accept and pass it along to nominees of your choice. Peace! http://talesalongtheway.com/2014/04/08/liebster-and-shine-on-reader-appreciation-award-3/
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April 5, 2014 at 20:45
I have seen few days ago a video for domestic violence campaigne and it left me sick immediatelly. My mum has grown in a domestic violence up until her dad died and I, well I’ve been through some things I rather not talk about, but I give you full support… It is never ever under any circumstances and any situations your fault of anything. Never. Not even for a second.
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April 6, 2014 at 00:28
Thank you so much for the encouragement. I’m sorry you and your mom experienced this kind of tragedy.
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April 6, 2014 at 11:42
Thank you for kindness, I found out that kindness and hugs help, even only virtual ones 🙂 ❤
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April 6, 2014 at 12:20
🙂
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April 1, 2014 at 03:27
Hi there,
Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the blogosphere and for the follow. Your support is much appreciated, 🙂
Eddie
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April 1, 2014 at 07:41
Thank you as well. I love photography I’ll be checkin more of your artwork. 🙂
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March 31, 2014 at 23:41
Hi Teela
Thanks for following my blog, and congrats on yours….good on you for the work you do
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March 31, 2014 at 23:47
Hi Susan,
I love your artwork. Dark water is awesome. I look forward to viewing more.
🙂
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March 31, 2014 at 23:37
What a fantastic cause on which to raise awareness! There is so much power and control to be regained through shared cathartic release, especially after surviving something as traumatic as domestic violence. I can’t wait to read everything else your blog has to offer.
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March 31, 2014 at 23:42
Thank you. It ain’t pretty, but it is what it is. Raising awareness is my main goal.
Thanks again. 🙂
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March 31, 2014 at 23:45
You’re an inspiration. Raising awareness is always a venerable goal 🙂
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March 31, 2014 at 23:47
Thank you 😉
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March 31, 2014 at 21:21
Hey Teela, thanks for dropping by and following my mostly poetic writings at 42 Days Younger Than Kylie. Looking forward to your participation in the conversation that grows from just a few words.
Peter
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March 31, 2014 at 21:26
My pleasure.
Teela
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March 31, 2014 at 21:08
Hi Teela,
Thanks for checking out my blog and for the follow. I am a child survivor of a domestic abuse home (among other things) where my dad was an alcoholic and abusive towards my mom. I can very much relate to the little bit I’ve read of your blog thus far. I am glad to see you following the words of Henri Nouwen that I have on my ‘about’ page of my blog where he asks, “How can we put our woundedness in service of others?” God bless you and heal you!
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March 31, 2014 at 21:10
Thank you Michael. Your words mean the world to me. I could never live with myself if I allow the 19 years of terror to fall silent and continue on.
Hugs
Teela
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March 31, 2014 at 20:27
Thanks for the visit and follow!
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March 31, 2014 at 20:28
Thank you.
Teela
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March 31, 2014 at 15:48
Wow. Such heartfelt stories. I feel your pain and joy… My domestic abuse wasn’t near as violent as yours was but, it was painful and left me feeling like less of a woman; less of a person. I’ve healed… Thanks be to God. I pray that one day my two children will look back and, know that I did the best that I could and did it ALL for them because they mattered most. I pray your children will too, if they haven’t already.
I’m so happy that you are FREE and healing through expressing yourself positively.
Thanks for following my blog.
Have a Beautiful Life. 🙂
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March 31, 2014 at 15:50
Thank you so much for your wonderful words of kindness. They are a true inspiration to me.
We are survivors and we will continue to be so.
Thank you for commenting.
Teela 🙂
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March 31, 2014 at 13:34
H!, As I read your Voice of Words–I have a clear Vision–Your Purpose of Life–Others–temper and conquer–Violence–the Knife of Words–the Physical Fist of Power–My Purpose of Life–not about me–Thank You Lord
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March 31, 2014 at 13:36
Awesome comment…
Thank you…..I think?
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March 24, 2014 at 20:55
My last post, which is a music video with lyrics, I thought of you. Perhaps you will understand why.
🙂
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March 22, 2014 at 08:22
Your site is an inspiration and you really deserve this http://alexraphael.wordpress.com/2014/03/22/awards-3-in-one/
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March 22, 2014 at 10:42
Thank you alexraphael. I am honored.
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March 19, 2014 at 11:40
Thanks for liking my post of Fred Phelps. I’ll be following your blog. I survived 22 years of horrific child abuse and violence myself. The struggle is indescribable to anyone not having experienced similar trauma. I understand and I’ll be reading your blog.
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March 19, 2014 at 11:51
Thanks inspired. It is a heavy thing to carry alone sometimes. I’m sorry you had to go through that. No one should ever have to experience that level of betrayal.
I appreciate the follow and I look forward to reading more of your blog as well.
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February 28, 2014 at 08:41
What a great website – a worthy cause, much needed. I wish you well.
Thank you so much for visiting my blog. It means a lot to me. 😀
cate b
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February 28, 2014 at 10:43
Thanks for stopping by, breaking the silence is the goal I cannot escape.
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February 26, 2014 at 12:03
You are brave and remarkable. Thanks for liking my silly little blog. Keep you your good work. Blessings!
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February 26, 2014 at 12:07
Your blog is not silly, if it was not for blogs like yours I’d most likely go bonkers. Thank you.
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February 26, 2014 at 12:12
I guess we all have our place. T Y !
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February 23, 2014 at 13:46
Hi there, Teela. Thank you for visiting and following HoB. Much appreciated!
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February 23, 2014 at 13:48
Hi Herman! My pleasure.
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February 22, 2014 at 04:34
You have great words..!
Cheers..
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February 22, 2014 at 07:14
Thank you. Thanks for following my blog. 🙂
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February 22, 2014 at 12:58
Thanks is formal words..I like great people to follow because they make your life interesting.. 😉
So cheers.
Tahir
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February 22, 2014 at 13:00
🙂
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February 22, 2014 at 13:06
May you are also…!
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February 20, 2014 at 19:34
Your blog is very powerful Teela. I hope your story helps others find the strength to get away from the violence.
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February 20, 2014 at 19:50
Thank you so much for taking time to reply. Victims of DV thank you. 🙂
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February 18, 2014 at 11:58
Nothing is wasted in God’s economy, Teela; you will be such a strong support to others who are also victims of such horrendous treatment.
You have such a gift in the way you write and express yourself. Keep going.
These verses came to mind for you as I was reading your posts:
“Though you have made me see troubles,
many and bitter,
you will restore my life again;
from the depths of the earth
you will again bring me up.
You will increase my honor
and comfort me once more.” (Psalm 71:20-21)
In my prayers,
Mark.
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February 18, 2014 at 12:00
Thank you Mark. I appreciate you reading and sharing.
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February 18, 2014 at 12:03
….and thanks for not judging.
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February 10, 2014 at 09:26
You deserve to be heard!
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February 6, 2014 at 07:28
Thanks for the follow, Teela.
I was reading your blog last night and it’s all so heartbreaking. I can sometimes get so disgusted at the behavior of this animal called human, and in particular males. It used to escape me why people would treat others like that, but now I know it’s just because they have a very dark heart; that they’ve suppressed their spirit; that they are so out of touch with their true selves, they’ve become nothing more than an instinctual animal running on a primitive auto-pilot.
I’m so sorry you had to go through everything you did. No one should be subjected to anything less than great love from others. Period.
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February 6, 2014 at 07:44
Thank you Michael,
It helps to know that you truly care about your fellow man/woman enough to reach out and identify with the trials I and so many others have and still do endure.
Support is everything.
I found encouragement in your blog and I look forward to reading more.
Thank you again, you truly are a light in my very dark tunnel.
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February 6, 2014 at 08:14
Thank you. Since I’ve been blogging, my eyes have been opened to many horrendous things on a very personal level (it’s easy to get attached to bloggers). But I always stand in complete awe of the strength in women who have gone through these things.
Keep being strong. 🙂
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