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Inspiration for Jane Doe
When I was young, my mother was diagnosed with several inoperable brain tumors. She and my step-dad worked hard to make sure that me and my three sisters were happy regardless. They did a great job, but one day my mother couldn’t take it anymore. She told us that she was going to the grocery store. When she didn’t return, we started to look around the house for some clue as to why she’d been gone so long. It was then that we noticed all of her things were gone.
Once my step-dad came to terms with my mother leaving, he called my biological father. My father then took me to live with him and his wife. His wife was abusive both mentally and physically. To say that she didn’t like me or want me around is an understatement.
For years I’ve battled phobias, nightmares, and anxiety because of the things she did to me and put me through. It was only when my husband suggested that I use my writing as therapy and turn my tragedy into something I could be proud of. I can honestly say that he was spot on and I couldn’t be prouder.
Once my step-dad came to terms with my mother leaving, he called my biological father. My father then took me to live with him and his wife. His wife was abusive both mentally and physically. To say that she didn’t like me or want me around is an understatement.
For years I’ve battled phobias, nightmares, and anxiety because of the things she did to me and put me through. It was only when my husband suggested that I use my writing as therapy and turn my tragedy into something I could be proud of. I can honestly say that he was spot on and I couldn’t be prouder.
