A few months ago, I did one of the hardest things I've ever done: I walked away from an abusive relationship I had been going in and out of for a decade. I shared my story publicly—not just as a release for myself, but as a way to give hope to others who might be stuck in silence. That story, like so many others I've shared over the years, wasn't just a blog post—it was my lived experience, my trauma, my healing, my survival.
And I was promised payment for the blog about my experience. Half up front and half when completed. Today, it's still 100% unpaid. Even though the work was completed well before my deadline, and turned over with full use rights. Continue reading...
