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JUST MY 2 CENTS

YOU ARE ENOUGH & YOU ARE LOVED!!
YOU ARE WONDERFULLY AND BEAUTIFULLY CREATED JUST AS GOD AND THE UNIVERSE INTENDED! IT'S TIME FOR YOU TO SEE THAT TRUTH WITHIN YOU AND DISCOVER YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF!!!!

RECOVERY from abuse IS POSSIBLE for ANYBODY WHO REALLY WANTS IT

​​​​RISING BEYOND ABUSE 

Theresa Marie Villanova

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If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, sexual or emotional abuse, narcissist control, childhood neglect, and feel caught in patterns of dysfunctional thinking, then this book and blog are for you. 

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Theresa Marie Villanova is a first-time author and survivor of abuse, domestic violence, emotional neglect, and childhood trauma. Her book, Rising Beyond Abuse, is a teaching memoir. Her book chronicles her accounts of childhood trauma, sexual assault, life with an alcoholic parent, and her marriage as a young woman to an abusive alcoholic husband that ended in domestic violence and divorce.

 

Theresa Marie writes smoothly with clarity and articulately, keeping the reader engaged as she transitions from telling detailed stories about her life into talking about her career as a victims advocate for people who’ve suffered domestic violence and other crimes. Intricately weaving in practical and up-to-date information for healing from the past while helping you transform and become your true, powerful, confident authentic self.  

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On the pages of this blog, you will discover helpful information about overcoming the emotional grip of abuse associated with unworthiness, childhood trauma, domestic violence, narcissism, emotional neglect, healing the child within and leaving a violent situation with a plan all the while keeping safety in mind. Most importantly, you will learn how to overcome and get out of the cycle-of-abuse mindset in which you may find yourself trapped. 

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Whether experiencing the emotional fallout from emotional or violent abuse and the trauma left in the wake such as PTSD, anxiety, or depression, you will come to a deeper understanding and awareness of transforming your adult thinking while healing the inner child within. Believe it or not, it’s that inner child who keeps making unhealthy relationship choices - once you come to this realization your ability to put yourself first and set healthy personal boundaries is a game changer.

Author Bio

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Theresa Marie Villanova is the author of two books and a survivor of childhood trauma, domestic violence, and long-term emotional abuse. Her book, "RISING BEYOND ABUSE ~ LOVE SHOULDN'T HURT," is a teaching memoir that shares her experiences with childhood traumas, life with an alcoholic parent, and her marriage to an emotionally distant, abusive, alcoholic husband, which ended in domestic violence and divorce. She guides you through her journey as she grappled with feelings of unworthiness, low self-esteem, chronic depression, c-PTSD, and a lack of support—all while never giving up on herself, her dreams, or her ability to find answers. Determined not just to survive but to thrive, Theresa Marie has worked professionally as an advocate for victims of domestic violence, abuse, and other crimes. She served as the liaison between the domestic violence/abuse program and Child Protective Services, working alongside law enforcement and the judicial system. Additionally, she acted as an advocate for the local child advocacy program. Today, she continues to support victims of abuse as a Speaker and Domestic Violence Empowerment Life Coach. Her second book, "Breaking the Chains of Self-Denial," is an interactive guidebook that complements the teachings in her memoir. Theresa Marie has been a powerful advocate for 9/11 first responder compensation benefits, playing a critical role in closing a loophole and pushing for legislation that was written, passed, and signed by Governor Kathy Hochul of New York (S.9370/A.9922A). She has tirelessly worked to bring about changes in the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision system for the health and safety of individuals in the prison system, as well as changing protocols for visitors with health issues. Aligning with members of Congress, she has contributed to positive changes for the betterment of humanity and society as a whole. Beyond advocating for victims of domestic violence, veterans, and the incarcerated in New York State, she is also an Intuitive Reiki Master/Teacher, Spiritual Mentor, and Artist. She finds inner peace through creating art, gardening, spending time outdoors, and being with her family and three dogs. Always striving to be better, stronger, and brighter each day, Theresa Marie inspires others to do the same. She supports you in realizing your fullest potential and self-worth, walking alongside you on your journey of self-transformation with kindness, compassion, understanding, and practicality, while prioritizing the safety of you, your children, and pets above all else.

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