Chrissie Marie Massey
Bio
Chrissie has spent the last 20 years writing online for several major news outlets. When not writing, you’ll find her watching a Lifetime movie, wearing her favorite PJs with a frozen soda in hand.
Stories (59/0)
My Grandpa Died Twice — And It’s My Aunt’s Fault!
Disclaimer: This article focuses on sexual abuse and implies this case was false. That doesn’t mean I don’t take sexual abuse seriously. I believe if the abuse allegations are true, the abuser should face legal charges and deserves the public humiliation.
By Chrissie Marie Massey2 years ago in Confessions
Widows’ Hard Path — Move Forward Or Stay In Grief — Both Face Backlash
Most people think of a widow in their 70s, after 50 years of marriage. However, that is not the typical case. The average age of becoming a widow is 56. A quarter of widows are under 45. So, why are people shocked to see the woman moving forward and building a new life for herself after loss?
By Chrissie Marie Massey2 years ago in Families
The Sheriff Gave My Ex-Narcissist ‘Permission’ To Abuse Me
I filed an order of protection (restraining) order on January 26 after my ex-husband and his girlfriend wouldn’t leave me alone. They would harass me on Medium, social media, and via text. It wasn’t as simple as blocking them, as they created fake names and free numbers to insult me.
By Chrissie Marie Massey2 years ago in Families
5 Signs Your Life Is Destined For Bigger Things
We all strive to live a fulfilled life. We crave for our lives and professions to matter to those around us. Some people seem to fall into a grove and reach success immediately, while others struggle to reach their goals.
By Chrissie Marie Massey2 years ago in Motivation
Stereotypes Put Innocent Women on Death Row
The justice system in America is not fair. When a woman commits a crime (or she’s accused), the police and court use information about her life that doesn’t prove her guilt. We’ll hear details about infidelity, housekeeping skills, and career choices. We rarely hear about why she committed the crime without gender-based suggestions, pointing out she wasn’t living up to the ideal woman/wife.
By Chrissie Marie Massey2 years ago in Criminal
My Cousin Died At 8 And She Saved My Life
My cousin, Marsha, died on March 2, 1983. I was six years old and I can still hear her laugh, 39 years later. Her life was far from easy, but she was so happy and content. I never saw her cry or complain about the endless medical procedures she endured. She was so full of love and acceptance, especially for me.
By Chrissie Marie Massey2 years ago in Families
Kelly Turner, Munchausen's By Proxy Mom, Gets A 16 Year Sentence
Even when the judge sentence Kelly Turner to 16 years in prison, the Colorado mother addressed the court to profess her innocence. She said she did not murder her child, but agreed to plead guilty to "spare her family any more heartbreak."
By Chrissie Marie Massey2 years ago in Criminal
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Says 'The Act' Is Not Based On Facts
Gypsy Rose Blanchard made national headlines when she manipulated her mentally ill boyfriend, Nick Godejohn into murdering her mother, DeeDee Blanchard. She convinced him, if he wanted them to be together, her mother had to die.
By Chrissie Marie Massey2 years ago in Criminal
There’s Too Much Doubt To Execute Melissa Lucio
Melissa Lucio’s execution date is fast approaching, and time is running out to save her. The mother of 14 sits on death row waiting for April 27 or word from the Innocence Project on whether the motion to spare her life was granted.
By Chrissie Marie Massey2 years ago in Criminal
Mom Killed Her Toddler, Claiming SpongeBob Told Her To Do It
Justine Johnson, a Michigan mother, killed her 3-year-old daughter, Sutton Mosser, after she claims cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants told her if she didn’t murder her child, he could end her life, New York Post reported. The 22-year-old woman stabbed Sutton multiple times and stuffed her bag into a black trash bag.
By Chrissie Marie Massey2 years ago in Criminal
Open Letter To The Nurse Who Killed My Grandma — You Stole The Light From My Life!
There isn’t a day that goes by I don’t think about the home health nurse who changed my life forever. I thought grandma would be around forever. I didn’t consider I would mourn her for decades before I die. Yet, here we are.
By Chrissie Marie Massey2 years ago in Confessions
How My Simple Return Turned Complex By A Money-Grabbing Deadbeat Ex-Husband
Two weeks ago, I sat down to do my taxes. I took the day off of writing to allow myself time to call the IRS if I had any questions about any new tax law. I expected my taxes to go like every year. It usually takes me about an hour. But this time, it took me four hours and I still haven’t filed my taxes yet.
By Chrissie Marie Massey2 years ago in Families