Jillian Aurora
- Jul 14, 2022
- 2 min
How to spot a predator
Every time I hear of a good hearted individual who has been exploited, taken advantage of, and preyed upon, I feel a burning and...
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Jillian Aurora
- Jul 14, 2022
- 3 min
If I Can Recover, You Can Too.
This last week, I passed my 10 year anniversary in the AlAnon program. This is a testament to the woman who walked through those doors....
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Jillian Aurora
- Jul 14, 2022
- 1 min
When You're the Exception
"None of the other women he’s been with could handle him.” “No one has taken the time to love him the way he needs.” “He’s an unruly...
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Jillian Aurora
- Jul 14, 2022
- 2 min
It's Time We Take Responsibility
When a woman shows up with a black eye, do you look for a reason to excuse his violence? When a woman is embarrassed about the verbal...
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Jillian Aurora
- Jul 14, 2022
- 2 min
We Fight For Every Woman
My abuser could smell a powerful woman from a mile away. He knew my exposure to her intense, free spirited independence might make me...
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Jillian Aurora
- Jul 14, 2022
- 3 min
You get to set whatever the fuck BOUNDARIES you want.
“I don’t drink.” It amazes me the amount of discomfort these words cause. Most of the time, I simply forget drinking is a normal part of...
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Jillian Aurora
- Jul 14, 2022
- 2 min
Privacy is a DANGEROUS priority
A few years ago, I was shocked to find out a friend of mine had been murdered. Stabbed to death by her boyfriend and left in her bed....
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Jillian Aurora
- Jul 14, 2022
- 2 min
But... MONEY
“You’ll never travel without me.” “You’ll never be able to get nice things without me.” “You like this home? You’ll never live in a place...
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Jillian Aurora
- Jul 14, 2022
- 2 min
Healing Does Not Happen Through HATRED
I watch a LOT of women try to heal from a toxic relationship through hatred. They demonize their previous partners, calling them names,...
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Jillian Aurora
- Jul 14, 2022
- 2 min
You Cannot LOVE Yourself and BETRAY Yourself at the Same Time.
“But the majority of the time he’s good to me.” “It’s only a small portion of time that he yells and breaks things.” “He only calls me...
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Jillian Aurora
- Jul 14, 2022
- 2 min
Tolerating Abuse
It never ceases to amaze me the amount of pain and absolutely outrageous behaviors I watch women tolerate for YEARS. It’s an endurance...
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Jillian Aurora
- Jul 14, 2022
- 2 min
SECRECY Perpetuates ABUSE
"You destroyed my life when you got that restraining order.” “If you hadn’t told everyone about our private business, we’d still have a...
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Jillian Aurora
- Jul 14, 2022
- 3 min
The APPROPRIATE Response to Abuse
"Your silence is deafening.” “Why aren’t you speaking?” “You need to listen.” “No, you need to speak up.” “You’re speaking? You have...
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Jillian Aurora
- Jul 14, 2022
- 3 min
It's Time To Take a Stand Against OPPRESSION
I’ve shared many times before about the grief and betrayal I feel about women’s oppression. It is still shocking to me that, for...
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Jillian Aurora
- Jul 14, 2022
- 2 min
Feminist. I am reclaiming the word.
Feminist. Dare I say the word? Dare I associate myself? Feminism has been perceived as: Female dominance. Power hungry. Man...
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Jillian Aurora
- Jul 14, 2022
- 2 min
Stop Tolerating Less Than You're Worth
As my course Unapologetic unfolds, three brave women are facing their shadows with honesty, resiliency, and reclaiming their power. They...
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Jillian Aurora
- Jul 14, 2022
- 2 min
You don't OWE anyone.
“Quit your bitchin. You have life so good.” “I pay for EVERYTHING. You have it made. You have no right to complain.” “How dare you speak...
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Jillian Aurora
- Jul 14, 2022
- 2 min
The dark side of LOYALTY
"The only way anyone is leaving this marriage is if one of us is dead.” “You are my forever soulmate.” “You are MINE.” “You PROMISED.”...
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Jillian Aurora
- Jul 14, 2022
- 2 min
You Were Built to Be Loved
“He gets a little mouthy when he gets drunk.” “It’s like he turns into a different person.” “He doesn’t even remember how mean he is to...
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Jillian Aurora
- Jul 14, 2022
- 2 min
The Illusion of Isolation
"You don’t have any real friends.” “You think anyone will take your recovery friends seriously? Everyone knows they’re fucking crazy.”...
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