Five Reasons Why You Should Never Say, “Sh*t happens,” to a Survivor.
It is rude, insensitive, and totally offensive. It negates the impact of brutal systemic crime on the lives of a child, adolescent or adult. Anyone... Read more
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Woman on the Verge of a Meltdown
I’m a woman on the verge because two seven-year-old cats rule my home, Paco, the half-Siamese below, and Teika in the second photo. In addition,... Read more
Our Quiet Leaders
When I think about women who are leaders, I cannot help but think of those who are famous and get lots of attention and... Read more
Resolutions and Affirmations
Add some early morning exercise and stretches to my wake up routine. Have two cups of tea or strong coffee before uttering a word to... Read more
Still I Rise by Dr. Maya Angelou
You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll... Read more
“Dreamwood” by Adrienne Rich
In the old, scratched, cheap wood of the typing stand there is a landscape, veined, which only a child can see or the child’s... Read more
The Invitation – Written By Oriah Mountain Dreamer
It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for and if you dare to dream of... Read more
“Come As You Are” by Carol Orsborn
You have only one sacred duty: to make your spirit available to others. You do this by sharing what you already are in this and... Read more
How Do You Change When You Are Writing? Part II
How do I change when I am writing? I become a person who knows with certainty that I am visible. My deeply rooted self-hatred takes... Read more
How Do You Change When You Are Writing?
How do I change when I am writing? With great difficulty. It depends on three vital points. Where am I writing? While on the Skytrain... Read more