DISCLOSURE

I have finally had the courage to explain why I have started this new blog and how the title is related to my reasoning. I am a survivor of sexual assault. I won't go into details now and I'm not looking for pity. For those reading this who know me personally, it wasn't someone in my family, immediate or extended (collective sigh of relief). I am also an adult child of an alcoholic, and a survivor of domestic abuse. Triple whammy! My therapist had suggested that I start a scrapbook of things that I find beautiful, amazing, intriguing, comforting, etc., and I do have a physical one. This is my online scrapbook.

I have been through many, many trials in my life and have risen above them like the mythical Phoenix, thus the inspiration for my blog title. Like the Phoenix, over the years I have built a "nest"--my life-- each twig representing something I have chosen to do or not do, whether it be "good" or "bad"; and the nest has ignited and consumed me several times and I have arisen from the ashes to start anew. Maybe, hopefully, someone who has been through what I have will see this and posts to come and find comfort, enjoy laughter, and know that he/she too can rise above their past or current circumstances.