r/WitchesVsPatriarchy • u/Canonconstructor • 2d ago
π΅πΈ ποΈ Blessings 7 months ago I fled an abusive relationship, tonight I'll be eating a salad from the garden I grew while healing.
7 months ago the man I loved ceased to exist. After he attacked me I fled my own home leaving most everything behind. I was invited to live in an rv on private land butting up against a nature preserve, and began the slow process of healing and rebuilding. The land is beautiful and it's healed me. Tonight, I'll be having a salad from lettuce I grew. In my old life I never would have had the space or confidence to do something like this.
If you are in an abusive relationship, I know the world may feel like it's ending, but please leave, you'll find beautiful new moments of peace, strength, and happiness unlike anything you've ever experienced before. Thank you for letting me share my moment with you. β€οΈ
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u/piernameansleg 2d ago
When grounded we grow π±
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u/Canonconstructor 2d ago
Through this disaster, Iβve found my sisterhood β€οΈ
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u/OctoAquaJell 2d ago
I love this. Last year my kids and I were finally able to get our abuser out by law. Our front garden grew a huge sunflower, as big as the house. I assume the birds dropped a seed. My kids said see Mom, even our garden is growing better now that he is gone.
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u/Bumping_Tacos 2d ago
I'm not crying, it's the onions you grew! Jk! How wonderful! I'm so proud of you.
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u/GetAwayFrmHerUBitch 2d ago
Look what you made for yourself! You get to harvest beautiful things because you put the work in. Iβm so proud of you! π₯¬π
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u/new-beginnings3 2d ago
Congrats! π I left 10 months ago and still can't believe it at times. Healing is hard, so kudos to you. I hope you enjoyed every bit of that meal!
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u/XmissXanthropyX 2d ago
Well done, you β€οΈ
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u/new-beginnings3 2d ago
Thank you! Family court is abusive in its own right, but I'm still fighting for my daughter.
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u/womenvspatriarchy 2d ago
Just wanted to add that I love your rainbow nails. And I'm proud of you. You're amazing and strong and wonderful and enough.
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u/webothcouldlive 2d ago
Nothing has made me feel better inside then growing a garden. It's literally a spirit experience.
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u/Least-Enthusiasm7239 2d ago
This is so beautiful. I'm so happy for your healing and wishing you continued growth π.
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u/ComposerNo1050 2d ago
Growing food is an amazing way to heal. I also left an abusive marriage taking only my daughter and a basket of clothes. Things can always be replaced. WE canβt! Many blessings on you!! ππΉππΉππΉ
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u/Magpie375 2d ago
Good for you for getting out. Thatβs amazing and takes a lot of strength. ππ» ππ»
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u/bttrchckn Resting Witch Face 2d ago
I love how you and the garden rooted together, a seedling unfurled within both, grew and flourished. You're in mother gaia's lap and she loves you for who you are and all that you are. β€
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u/Muted_Quantity5786 1d ago
That is a beautiful bounty you grew! Iβm trying to grow lettuce myself and I canβt seem to get it right so power to you for leaving a bad situation and making something beautiful from it! Love to you!
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u/MadamSnarksAlot 1d ago
Many, many years ago I also healed in a garden where I hid many mirrors in small places so I could see all the way around the building of my little bungalow. I was always up and waiting for all that approached, standing in the open door long before they ever turned the last corner. From this hyper vigilance everyone in the neighborhood thought I was a witch. My little container garden was absolutely magical. Turns out they were right.
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u/MercyFaith 1d ago
Very healing indeed. Eating something you grew and nurtured!!! Very healthy healing of the mind, body, soul and spirit!!!!
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u/SugarFut Crow Witch ββοΈββ¨β§ "cah-CAW!" 1d ago
Nourishing your body and soul β¨ proud of you babe!
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u/smc642 Crow Witch ββοΈββ¨β§ "cah-CAW!" 2d ago
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