The past four months have been quit trying for me, emotionally and physically. Receiving this email was the perfect pick me up, and a hug from a reader affirming my work is making a difference…

Casey I recently read your book. My sister Anita purchased it at the Apple Harvest Festival. Anita passed away last June and I just received it from her daughter.

Casey, you have such courage and strength and a great belief in God. I’m sure this is how you got thru all that you went thru. I applaud you for finally standing up for yourself.

I couldn’t put the book down once I started reading it. I’m so glad you got the courage to go on, so many people would have given up. I’m sure it wasn’t easy but you did it with the help of others. It is also nice to know you are trying to help others while you are trying to heal yourself.

I wish you all the best in the years to come, be good to yourself. I grew up with an alcoholic father but, had a wonderful mother to all five of us so I know how difficult life can be growing up in that kind of environment.

I’m also so happy your son turned out so well.

Sincerely,

D.P.

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I was honored to receive a call from Captain Gary Wallace from the Middletown, Connecticut  Police Department, asking me to be his special guest speaker at this years 2nd annual walk. Walk To End The Silence was on October 30, 2016. This walk originated in memory of Baby Aaden-who tragically lost his life at the hands of his abuser- and all of their neighbors who are affected by domestic violence/ intimate partner violence. The cycles  of abuse must be recognized and broken, along with the secrets victims must keep out of fear, shame, and guilt.

That afternoon, was a powerful, emotional event. I met many dedicated  amazing people who work very hard at making a difference for victims, and survivors. Please take a moment to watch Fox61 coverage.

https://www.google.com/amp/fox61.com/2016/10/30/walking-in-middletown-to-bring-awareness-to-domestic-violence/amp/?client=safari

Please remember

“Together We Can Make A Difference”

Hugs Casey

I was thinking about my presentation, and decided to gather some information especially designed for male survivors of domestic abuse. I was pleased to find some very good websites for men. I thought for today I would focus on sharing some  affirmations I found on www.malesurvivor.org

                      YOU ARE NOT ALONE

10 Daily Affirmations for Male Survivors  by Dr. Howard Fradkin

1. Recovery is absolutely possible and achievable for me.
2. I will practice being disloyal to dysfunction and loyal to functionality.
3. I give myself permission to connect to loving, affirmative, strong, sensitive, accepting men and women in my community.
4. I release and forgive myself for any responsibility I have accepted in the past for my abuse.
5. The abuser[s] from the past chose to hurt me. I will stop repeating the lie that it just happened to me.
6. Offering myself daily compassion is necessary for my healing growth.
7. I commit to connecting to the boy inside me today so we can play, laugh, and experience joy together, even if just for a minute or two.
8. I believe deep inside me I possess the ability to face the truth of my abuse and to learn to use new tools for healing.
9. I have the right and the ability to speak the truth of my abuse and deserve to be heard, understood, believed and supported.
10. Feeling is healing. As I heal, I develop the ability to experience a wider range of emotions to enhance my health and connections to others.

I hope these  affirmations begin to change your thought process, because I am often heard saying “what you think about you bring about.” I also believe change your thoughts and your life will follow.

Please visit www.caseymorley.com for more resources.

Hugs,

Casey