Weekly Photo Challenge: Journey

I’ll tell you about my personal journey. The last two years I have made a personal journey which I do not want anyone else to have to go through. I became a mother again in old age which was just wonderful. My little son’s father abused me several times and our son was present on several occasions and he also exposed him to danger. I reported him and he was convicted of three abuse and unlawful threat. He was sentenced to several months in prison.

I moved and got my own home. I felt very bad and was very scared. I had hit bottom. Every day was a struggle to regain control of my life and to feel good again. I’ve gone and spoken to very talented people who work daily with battered women and it has strengthened me a lot. I have applied for sole custody of our beautiful little son, and it gets a hearing in two weeks regarding custody. My son’s father has a restraining order and must not come near me and it feels good.

I know I have not reached the highest step of the stairs, but I am on a very good way. There are many positive things that have happened these two years. I have found a new hobby in photographing and I have met many great new friends that I like very much. The assault has also given me a whole new perspective on life and I’m extremely grateful that I am alive today.

Take care of the little things in life and live the life you want to live so that YOU feel good. Every day counts and step by step ….

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51 reaktioner på “Weekly Photo Challenge: Journey”

frizztext skrev den 6 april, 2012 kl. 18:15:

I hope your little son will give new joy to you and helps to forget the bad things before …

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- Britten Asplund skrev den 6 april, 2012 kl. 18:18:
  
  Thanks! Yes he gives me soo much joy!
  
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petiteyellow skrev den 6 april, 2012 kl. 18:37:

I luv those pictures!

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- Britten Asplund skrev den 7 april, 2012 kl. 20:48:
  
  Thank you!
  
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rommel skrev den 6 april, 2012 kl. 18:50:

Way to be a strong woman. Way to be strong. Glad you didn’t let the abuse to prolong.

Take it easy. Stay strong.
Thanks for sharing us your powerful journey.

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- Britten Asplund skrev den 7 april, 2012 kl. 20:49:
  
  Thank you Rommel!
  
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ponky skrev den 6 april, 2012 kl. 18:54:

Love the angle of the first photo, very beautiful!

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- Britten Asplund skrev den 7 april, 2012 kl. 20:50:
  
  Thanks!
  
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Broken Light: A Photography Collective skrev den 6 april, 2012 kl. 19:46:

Great photos, but what a nightmare. Thankfully you are strong, and clearly a great mom. Wishing you the best with the hearing.

I hope you will submit photos for our online gallery at some point, if it feels like a good fit. You are very talented, and it is a supportive group of photographers who have also experienced difficult times. It’s amazing how much photography can help through the rough patches.

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- Britten Asplund skrev den 7 april, 2012 kl. 20:51:
  
  Thank you very much!
  
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Madelaine skrev den 6 april, 2012 kl. 20:37:

Love your photos and your triumphant journey!

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- Britten Asplund skrev den 7 april, 2012 kl. 20:54:
  
  Tnx!
  
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Gilly Gee skrev den 6 april, 2012 kl. 21:22:

Britten you are a brave and strong woman, good luck on your journey!

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- Britten Asplund skrev den 7 april, 2012 kl. 20:59:
  
  Thank you very much Gilly!
  
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katehobbs skrev den 6 april, 2012 kl. 21:23:

There is power in a story and yours is certainly powerful. May you continue to find the strength you need to bring up your baby and to protect yourself and him in the next stage of your journey.
Your photographs are wonderful and I hope you continue to take them.
Kate
http://myphotoyear2012.wordpress.com/

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- Britten Asplund skrev den 7 april, 2012 kl. 20:59:
  
  Thank you very much Kate!
  
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amira skrev den 6 april, 2012 kl. 22:15:

so many steps we need to cross throughout our journey of life.
may your journey be colourful and successful

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- Britten Asplund skrev den 7 april, 2012 kl. 21:01:
  
  Thanks Amira!
  
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Madhu skrev den 6 april, 2012 kl. 22:42:

Wishing you peace and joy on your journey Britten! Stay strong!

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- Britten Asplund skrev den 7 april, 2012 kl. 21:02:
  
  Thank you very much Madhu!
  
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reb skrev den 6 april, 2012 kl. 23:04:

Powerful and poignant. Hat’s off to you, for breaking up in time … not putting up with abuse. All the best for your journey and to your little son too. These pictures are awesome!

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- Britten Asplund skrev den 7 april, 2012 kl. 21:04:
  
  Thanks Reb!
  
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shambolicliving skrev den 6 april, 2012 kl. 23:49:

Your bravery shines in your story. I hope you and your son enjoy the happiest of futures together.

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- Britten Asplund skrev den 7 april, 2012 kl. 21:06:
  
  Thank you very much
  
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woven decor skrev den 7 april, 2012 kl. 00:00:

Love the stairs. Beautiful.

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- Britten Asplund skrev den 7 april, 2012 kl. 21:07:
  
  Tnx
  
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rutheh skrev den 7 april, 2012 kl. 05:41:

Beautiful photos and a courageous story, brave to share,
Thank you.

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- Britten Asplund skrev den 7 april, 2012 kl. 21:07:
  
  Thank you Rutheh!
  
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pix & kardz skrev den 7 april, 2012 kl. 08:24:

Britten, what a courageous post. thank you for sharing your journey and your beautiful photography.

blessings on you and your son as you continue your journey, one day at a time.

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- Britten Asplund skrev den 7 april, 2012 kl. 21:08:
  
  Thank you
  
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eof737 skrev den 7 april, 2012 kl. 08:37:

You are a brave woman and I applaud your determination to make a life for yourself and your son. Sending you virtual hugs and blessings for a Happy Easter!

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- Britten Asplund skrev den 7 april, 2012 kl. 21:09:
  
  Thank you very much and Happy Easter!
  
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nelson RN skrev den 7 april, 2012 kl. 09:34:

I admire your courage to share this story with all of us. And i admire your strength and courage. Your son will be very proud of you when he gets older. My prayers are with you so that you reach the peak of the stairs. You are an inspiration.

Lovely pictures, btw!

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- Britten Asplund skrev den 7 april, 2012 kl. 21:10:
  
  Thank you for your kind words!
  
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jakesprinter skrev den 7 april, 2012 kl. 12:02:

Beautiful post

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- Britten Asplund skrev den 7 april, 2012 kl. 21:11:
  
  Tnx Jake!
  
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happysherlock skrev den 8 april, 2012 kl. 16:05:

Lovely photos and thank you for sharing your story. You are one strong, brave woman. I wish you and your son all the best as you continue your journey into a wonderful future.

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- Britten Asplund skrev den 8 april, 2012 kl. 16:17:
  
  Thank you very much for ur kind words!
  
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Cardinal Guzman skrev den 8 april, 2012 kl. 17:01:

Det første bildet er riktig flott!

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Rick Diffley skrev den 11 april, 2012 kl. 01:58:

Oh, really like the first image!

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suitablefish skrev den 14 april, 2012 kl. 04:28:

lovely, Britten. I’d like to journey down that road. nice work!

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catbirdinkorea skrev den 21 april, 2012 kl. 01:54:

I’m so happy for you that you’re on the journey to make your life your own!! Good luck….

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newpillowbook skrev den 5 maj, 2012 kl. 13:59:

What beautiful pictures, what a sad story. I hope from here your life continues to go ”uphill” and get better and better.

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