Comments on: Michelle Johnson Major

By: D

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:06:07 +0000

Thank you for your story. You are a very strong woman.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:09:26 +0000

Michelle –

Thank you for sharing your story and for taking a stand against domestic violence. Men who abuse and control and rage are cowards, bullies and inhuman. There are many women I know right now who are in dangerous situations and afraid to leave. Many claim they are staying for the sake of the children. That statement is puzzling to me, because I’ve seen too many cases of men who began with violence toward a spouse, later also abused their children.

Bless you, and I pray for wholeness, peace and safety for you and your family…
Jeff

By: Viviana

Viviana — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:31:48 +0000

Thank you so much, I found this link in a desperate moment, trying to tell myself that there are other women out there who have achieved to recover themselves after this experience. You are truly inspiring.

By: Iris

Iris — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:51:24 +0000

thank you for leading me to this link. youre inspiring voice will help me keep mine. i am blessed to have found you.

By: Indigo

Indigo — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:14:51 +0000

I always found it remarkable (Maybe not so much these days) that it was always something of mine that was broken, smashed, before it turned on me. I have an idea, for a card. Hopefully I can get it out in the next day or two.

Out of everything that was ruined, the worst was a Christmas tree that I had since I my daughter was born. Along with numerous collectible glass ornaments. One Christmas I was dragged over that tree with fragments of glass sticking in various parts of my body. The branches and lights were yanked out and strewn all over the living room. It wasn’t a holiday it was a living nightmare as I was beaten unconsious.

Years later my now husband would buy another tree in hopes of replacing that one. I tried to appreciate the new tree, after all it was given with love. Yet my daughter and I somehow missed the old one still packed up in the basement. To us it was a lifetime of memories, nothing would ever compare.

Last year I took that tree out, fixed the base the best way I knew how and strung lights on it, and a new collection of ornaments my daughter and I had started to gather once again. I have tears in my eyes telling this. That tree was the most beautiful sight you have ever seen. It was a testament of what had come before and what lie ahead. I actually posted the tree online and no one could believe the history it had, nowhere was it evident.

My card would be a picture of that tree. It speaks for my spirit, still beautiful after the abuse, still proud and still making memories.

Just as you are a living testament of a survivor. Thank you! (Hugs)Indigo

By: musingwoman

musingwoman — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:32:29 +0000

I can’t tell you how much your story and art means to me.

We are different but also the same. For me, my abuser hasn’t been a man. It’s been life itself. I’ve avoided living, because of my fear and sometimes hatred of it.

Your words and paintings help me not give in to my own demons. To not let anxiety and depression rule my life.

Thank you.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:01:52 +0000

This is so powerful. What an encouragement to hear your strong voice.

By: Lillian

Lillian — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:51:35 +0000

Thank you for having the courage to not only survive and share your story but to also move forward and become an inspiration to others.

By: pgoodness

pgoodness — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:35:49 +0000

Thank you for sharing your story, but more so, thank you for being so brave and becoming an advocate. Good for you.

By: witchypoo

witchypoo — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:03:39 +0000

Although bruises fade, the horror of those butchered paintings tell a powerful story. Somehow, I knew you would recognize this. I am in awe of you. Thank you.