Author Archives: Jackie Shaw

About Jackie Shaw

I'm a writer and advocate for survivors of sexual abuse. The wounds of any abuse run deep, and they may never go away, but they can be healed. Life is full of amazing times. Don't let them all be ruined by the scars of abuse. Healing is worth it. You are worth it.

Relearning Care

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Jackie Shaw

Many survivors I have met care deeply for other people. They will give up anything to help out another. We give and give and give, and if we aren’t careful, there will be nothing left. With my ex-husband, I was … Continue reading →

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Stepping Back In

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Jackie Shaw

I went to my friend Christopher‘s concert last weekend. It was so much fun and so nice to reconnect with a friend I haven’t seen in many years. And the best part was that Jeff went with me. We got … Continue reading →

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Love Thyself

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Jackie Shaw

I got my hair trimmed yesterday. That doesn’t seem like a big deal, but in my life, it has often been a big ordeal. My father loved my hair long. My hair is thick and heavy; and while pretty, it … Continue reading →

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New Hope for New Beginnings

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Jackie Shaw

My friend sent me an email this week and asked if he could use part of my story in a sermon. He was my minister in high school. I always liked and trusted him. He has seen me fight and … Continue reading →

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Yeah, I’m Good Enough, Just For Today and Maybe Even Tomorrow

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Jackie Shaw

Shut Up Who are you to speak like that and treat me in this way You criticize me constantly, not one nice thing to say You misuse me and abuse me and you don’t think it’s wrong You always say … Continue reading →

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Hoping for Hope

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Jackie Shaw

From the Christian perspective, this is the season of light and hope.  From a survivor’s perspective, it is often hard to see either light or hope.  The tunnel out of pain is long and dark. The Christmas season is supposed … Continue reading →

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I Refuse To Do It For Him

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Jackie Shaw

Music has always been a big part of my life.  I am at a point where I can no longer sing with much melody, but in my head, I still hear the right notes.  One particular song has been running … Continue reading →

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Let’s Unpack

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Jackie Shaw

A few months ago, I had to move.  The whys and hows are long and tedious, so I will not bore you with them.  I had boxes in three different states which I have finally gotten all together. I live … Continue reading →

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Through Many Dangers

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Jackie Shaw

As a survivor of sexual abuse, I have been in many emotional places in my life.  Many have been painful, but there have also been the highs most people experience.  Since I started writing this blog, I have not written … Continue reading →

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You’ve Come A Long Way Baby

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Jackie Shaw

There have been a lot of transitions in my life of late.  Transitions often mean sorting through things that have been put in boxes. As I sorted today, I found pictures of past relationships, past experiences, and something I had … Continue reading →

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