Welcome to my Life

Hi there!

If you are reading this - welcome to my first blog!! Bear with me as I am not really sure how to do this. Also, I apologize ahead of time as there may be some foul language in my blogs. So be prepared! My writing might not make sense, it might be a bit messy, but I am here to just let it out. This is for my own benefit, yes. But also, in the hope that I can empower you to tell your story and get the help you need. Whether to a friend, to a therapist, notebook, family member, or just to the internet. I’ve learned over the years that bottling up your emotions is not good for me or others from what I have seen. Now I am no licensed therapist but getting your thoughts out of your head helps lift weights off your shoulders. That’s why I started my business Bold Untold Co. I wanted somewhere to share my story with the public, to break my silence, and hopefully empower even one individual to break theirs. I want to make a difference.

So, here’s a shortened version of my life story so far. I was born in England and my parents moved to the states when I was 2 weeks old. I have lived in America my whole life. My parents were married, living together, and they ended up deciding to divorce. Things just didn’t work out for them. I don’t remember how old I was as I was too young. But now that I am older, I am so grateful my parents decided to divorce when they realized things weren’t going to work out. Instead of trying to stick it out for us and be unhappy. My parents worked out their differences and stayed friends all the way up until my father passed away in 2021. Which means, almost all the memories I do have of them together were happy and positive.

When I was about 6 or 7 years old a new person came into my life. And he was in my life for about 6-7 years. Those 6-7 years I was physically, mentally, and sexually abused numerous times. They are the years that I have tried to block out of my mind my whole life. But I am finally ready to speak up. To shout it from the roof tops! It honestly feels so liberating to take control of this trauma and make it my bitch.

During my Junior High and High School years I went through a lot behind closed doors. I was dealing with the trauma of being domestically, sexually, and psychologically abused. I committed self-harm. I was dealing with everything coming out to my family, but also finally being free of this individual. I was dealing with the guilt and shame of what had happened to me, I was having to answer so many questions, going to CPS appointments, doctors, reports, lawyers, police, counseling, and so much more. It was a mess. But I made it out okay! I survived.

I also met the love of my life in High School. I was a hot mess when I met him, but he stuck it through with me. Sometimes I think he was a bit of my savior during that time of my life. I am lucky to say he is now my husband. I also met some best friends that are still in my life today. In a way, they all grew with me, have been there for me in more ways than I could count, and have helped me become the person I am today.

My boyfriend at the time (now husband) and I bought a house at 20 years old, and we have been here ever since. We got engaged in 2018, married 2020 in the midst of Covid, and had our first born in 2021. I also lost my father in 2021. Wow was 2021 a whirlwind of a year. I’m sure I will blog about that another time.

Now here I am today, July 2023, with a 21-month-old, the best husband a girl could ever ask for, and starting my own business. That’s the brief version of my life story so far. As you get to know me through my blogs. I will share more detailed points in my life - good and bad. So, stick around if you’re interested.

I hope that by sharing my life story, my lessons learned, my thoughts, and anything I blog about can help someone out there. I do ask - don’t compare your situation to mine. I am not here to tell you wrong from right or to tell you my way is the only way. I am also not here to only support Domestic, Psychological, and Sexual abuse victims. This just happens to be my story and I want to empower anyone who has gone through any trauma. Over the years, I have learned almost everyone has gone through something traumatic and I hope to speak to and help you. Maybe you are reading this because you are curious, or you need insight, maybe you need strength, or proof that it does get better. Whatever your reasoning, I hope my story and my company empower you to get the strength to take control of your trauma. To break your silence. To recover. To grow. To be positive. To be happy. To not feel ashamed. And to just hopefully be a better you and to live your life to the fullest.

Like my favorite show once said, “And that’s my life: weird, messy, complicated, sad, wonderful, amazing, and above all, epic.”

Until my next blog.

With love,

Sally                           

Owner of Bold Untold Co.