10/20/2026
I've been fighting to keep my head above water most of my life due to -
▪︎ domestic violence in the home as a child
▪︎ SA at 12 & 15
▪︎ drugged by 4 men at 22
▪︎ fired at 23 for asking my manager to keep his hands off of me
▪︎ 26yo marrying my abuser in 1997
▪︎ Separated in 2005. Divorced in 2007 (6mo shy of 10yrs ... no one told me why that's important)
▪︎ Lost custody EXPARTE by a judge removed by FBI for corruption despite case file labeled as DV
▪︎ UNlawful incarceration w/o a crime, w/o arrest, w/o my right to a lawyer in 2013 as part of litigation & post separation abuse
▪︎ free from family court sanctioned abuse in October 1, 2024
All of this triggered CPTSD
Remarried on June 21, 2025 to a man who doesn't try to control me, respects my boundaries and sovereignty and honors my journey. That's love.
Last week, I celebrated 20yrs of Healing With Spirit and 21yrs doing domestic violence advocacy.
This work wears on one's soul after a while
I am tired AND we have just begun.
My hope is to pass the torch via 1:1, groups, teaching, and training the younger generations all I know and pass on the wisdom, sovereignty, power.
💜 In Massachusetts, I will be voting for the ONLY governor candidate who have worked to protect women and children from harm while addressing root causes, government accountability and transparency. That is Andrea James for Governor (I) for Massachusetts.
She brings choice. She brings hope. She brings change.
💜 We are going to need your support after we refile the litigation abuse bill here in Massachusetts.
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With care,
Laura Bonetzky-Gaffney
Author, Podcast Host of Triggers And Spiritual Medicine, Multi-Generational Multi-Disciplinary Healer & Intuitive, Activist, Trauma & Abuse Educator, Spiritual Teacher, Jikiden Reiki Teacher, End of Life Care Guide, Crone Witch, Ceremonialist, Spiritual Medium, Ireland Pilgrimage Facilitator, Plant Medicine Lover, Mother, Grandmother, Spiritual Guide
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