One short week after I started my blog I received a comment that truly left me speechless! Rose Chimera’s Rantings http://rosechimera.wordpress.com/ nominated me for the Beautiful Blogger Award. I was truly touched by this little act of sentiment and kindness. Big hugs, thanks a bunch, you left a glowing smile on my face! Domestic violence is an important topic that is often swept under the rug. I’m trying to shed a little light on the subject through personal stories and experiences. I hope that others will continue to flock to my blog for emotional safety, support and a chance to share their own story!
The rules are as follows:
1. Thank the blogger who nominated you!
2. Attach the award to your site.
3. Share seven random facts about yourself.
Seven random facts about me:
-Family and friends mean the world to me
-I love costume parties
-I have been on a two week backpacking trip through mountainous peaks
-I love white water rafting and snowboarding
-My favorite magazine is Juxtapoz
-I hope to one day publish a novel
-I am a survivor of domestic violence
Here are my nominations:
(Blogging is a world of community and support, and I greatly appreciate the comments you left behind… Thank you!)
http://eof737.wordpress.com/
http://tamaraeckstadt.wordpress.com/
http://bentrivka.com/
http://selfprescribedcreativity.wordpress.com/
http://littlemombigworld.wordpress.com/
http://littlesparrow12.wordpress.com/
http://mommalucas.wordpress.com/
http://travelgardeneat.com/
http://tawnyajones.wordpress.com/
http://cutejanessa.wordpress.com/
http://salmonfishingqueen.wordpress.com/
http://nippingabuseinthebutt.wordpress.com/
http://artifactsandfictions.wordpress.com/
http://josephinedayco.com/
http://slayermusings.wordpress.com/
Prego and the Loon 
I’m so glad that you’re a survivor. That you have survived.
Congratulations on the nomination and the leaving. I know how hard it can be as I have had people I know in the same situation. Prayers for you and your son!
Thank you for your kind words and support!
congratulations… 🙂 🙂
Thank you!
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Congrats to you for being nominated….and TRULY thank you for nominating me as well, I feel loved 🙂
You deserve it Little Mama! 🙂
Congratulations!! That’s quite an accomplishment after only one week. 🙂
Thank you… I was definitely surprised by the nomination!
I admire your honesty and perseverance. Nice to meet you.
Blogging is very therapeutic. I like to think that my honesty helps myself and others recover from an abusive relationship. Thank you for stopping by, and showing your support!
I admire your strength and resolve. I grew up in a home with domestic violence so it’s a cause for me also.
It still amazes me how many families are dealing with or have dealt with domestic violence! Thank you for sharing,and showing your support!
Congratulations! What you’re doing matters. Keep it up!
Thank you… I’m glad I’ve been receiving a positive response!
The blogosphere can be wonderfully supportive — I hope you continue to find value and pleasure in it, just as so many already have found wisdom and hope in your thoughts. Thank you for honoring my blog with one of your nominations! ~ Kat
Amazing! I’m a survivor as well. My ex-husband didn’t use his fists. He didn’t have to. He used words and alienation to abuse me until I became unrecognizable. Many, MANY, blessings to you!!!
Congrats Prego! And thank you for nominating me!
Wow, a fantastic blog, and clearly one that so many other people resonate with. Something I can only hope for with my own words. Congrats of the award and well done on ‘speaking out’ – I look forward to more posts. Cheers!
Listen to your audience, and speak from the heart to create a successful following and more importantly valuable friendships in the blogging community. I greatly appreciate you stopping by, and taking a bit of time to read my blog. Thank you for your support!
Congrats on the well deserved award. Wear it with pride. And thanks for the new blogs to follow — there’s some great ones on your list for sure.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m just happy knowing that someone is actually out there reading and following my blog!
Congrats 🙂 Keep up the good work! (And definitely good work on the consistency of blogging!)
I love blogging, but sometimes find it difficult with my little one running around!
Your blog leaves me speechless. Probably anything I can comment on your posts has already been said. Have my Love and support! Enjoy!
Knowing that one more supportive person is out there puts a smile on my face. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!
Congrats on the award! And thanks for following my blog!
Thanks, and I look forward to reading more of your blog!
I loved learning a titch more about you here, girl.
And congrats on the award!
I also so love that you got it right after starting your blog! How completely fabulous is that?! 🙂
Thanks… I enjoyed sharing a bit about myself, and I look forward to reading what my nominations choose to write!
This is awesome! As I’m getting more into the blogging world and WordPress as a whole, I’m coming across these “awards”. It’s a neat thing! 🙂
I’m finding out that the blogging world has a very supportive community!
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Your blog is powerful and amazing. You are powerful and amazing. You deserve the award, congratulations!
Wow… I need never think of myself as powerful or amazing, thanks!!
Congratulations on the award! You have created a wonderful blog that will help many people who live in daily fear. In search for support and encouragement they will find you, who bravely came forward to tell your story of hardship and ultimate escape from abuse. You are an inspiration! In turn you have found support and encouragement within this community. Kudos and blessings to you 🙂
Thank you… blogging is a gateway to interact and learn from one another! I love your positive outlook on life, and look forward to following your blog!
Congratulations on the nomination…see the difference a week can make, imagine a year. I hope that by this time next year you are free, happy, healthy and living life the way you want to.
I appreciate you stopping by my blog and reading my posts! Will be a regular reader of yours!
Life moves so quickly sometimes we need someone to help us slow down and smell the roses. You made an excellent point, and it truly put things into perspective for me. Thank you for your support, and I look forward to interacting along the way!
rosechimera’s blog is awesome
Agree!
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Thank you again for nominating me for this award! I have posted this on my site today and here is the link:
Hugs! – Barb
Good news, I’m giving you the “BEST MOMENT AWARD“.
Check back here: http://myfamilybliss.com/2013/03/13/whats-up-wednesday-weve-been-awarded-again/
Congratulations and enjoy the rest of the day!