Read Chapter 1 here. One day, 7 months into our relationship, Mike* was yelling at me for something, the usual unnecessary nonsense, and at that point I decided that this was bullshit and I wasn’t going to put up with him anymore. I stood up for myself and yelled back at him. He wasn't expecting… Continue reading My DV Story Chapter 2
Author: lauratheworkingmom
My name is Laura. I'm a mom to two beautiful babies, Oliver and Elianna, the wife to my husband, Tony, and a Registered Mechanical Engineer.
I'm passionate about my health, being at my best for my kids, and women advocating for themselves. As a domestic violence survivor, I believe it's incredibly important to keep that conversation going, which is why you'll find my entire story on my site.
I can't wait to share, and hope that my experiences can help you in your own life!
My DV Story Chapter 1
I was working at an Irish Pub when I met Mike*. Until I’d met him, my mind had been made up and I was going back to Canada. I had money saved for a ticket, and I was just waiting for my semester at university to be finished before I left. And then Mike came… Continue reading My DV Story Chapter 1
My Unexpected Experience With Weights
I’ve recently joined a gym and have had a few sessions with a personal trainer. This is great, because I’m doing exercises I wouldn’t normally do on my own, and I’m being pushed to work harder. Weight training isn’t something I’ve done much of before, but with my personal trainer by my side, I’m excited… Continue reading My Unexpected Experience With Weights
Vegan For A Month – My Experience
So a month ago, actually, five weeks ago now, I decided to trial a vegan diet for a month. You can watch my original Vegan for 1 Week video here. Basically, I was so sick of feeling tired all of the time, and since I’ve tried almost every other diet out there, I figured I’d give… Continue reading Vegan For A Month – My Experience
Muscle vs. Fat – Is the Difference What We Think?
Okay, we've all heard it, "Muscle weighs more than fat" but what does that actually mean? That statement is actually not very descriptive. It should read, "Muscle has a higher density than fat." That's what's going on here. Let's look at the famous fat vs muscle picture that's been making the rounds online for the… Continue reading Muscle vs. Fat – Is the Difference What We Think?
Laura the Working Mom 