Aurora Renata
My blogs
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Location | Michigan, United States |
| Introduction | Many who know me say I am a strong survivor and an inspiration for others. The reasons for this are based upon my determination to overcome the abuse I experienced as a child, and to channel this determination to help others overcome adversity. I was raised by parents who were both physically and emotionally abusive; behavior they learned from their own parents as part of a long-standing legacy of family abuse. Although I escaped this toxic family environment shortly after graduating from high school, I have spent the ensuing years trying to come to terms with echoes of this legacy of abuse reverberating throughout my adult life. As an adult, I have dealt with depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and several unsuccessful marriages; the last ending with my ex-husband assaulting me in a drunken rage. Now in my late 40's, I have realized that family abuse has adversely affected not only my adult relationships but also my sons' lives! With help from an excellent therapist, I decided to break ties with all abusive family and non-familial relationships, in an effort to end this legacy for my sons and I. I am now working to build a more positive, peaceful and purposeful life for us. |
| Interests | Writing, human rights advocacy, spiritual enlightenment, grass-roots political activism, playing and listening to music |
| Favorite Movies | Seven Pounds, The Usual Suspects, The Sixth Sense, Alien, Happy Feet |
| Favorite Music | Rock, metal, classical, New Age, R&B, jazz |
| Favorite Books | The Power of Now, Conversations With God, The Prophet, Why Does He DO That?, A Time to Kill |