Lisa Johnson, Author at Tiny Buddha

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Lisa Johnson uses a combination of life experience, life coaching and mBIT coaching to support women survivors of domestic abuse put their pasts behind them and move forwards with confidence and a smile. She is currently writing her first book and posts regular blogs on Pearl Lifestyles with the aim of empowering survivors to rediscover their true selves and enjoy happy, fulfilling relationships, starting with the one they have with themselves.

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Why Belonging Is So Difficult for Survivors of Domestic Abuse

By Lisa Johnson

“Our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.” ~Brené Brown

Sitting there watching The Greatest Showman, with tears pouring down my face, I asked myself why does this song, in fact this whole film, make me cry so much? Why does it evoke so much emotion in me?

“I am brave,

I am bruised,

I am who I’m meant to be.

This is ME.”

“Look out cos here I come,

And I’m marching on to the beat I drum,

I’m not scared to be seen,

I make no apologies.

This is ME.”

I …