Enjoying the journey and not just focusing on reaching destinations: What a beautiful drive!

What a beautiful drive it was to work this morning! At dawn I was travelling through farm country and was awed by the beauty of the fields cushioned in a mist. In the breaking light dark silhouettes of trees rose out of the … Read more

Time to take steps into my future: Thanks for helping me get here!

hi all, it is has been an incredibly active spring and summer as I have been faced with the opportunity to evaluate who I am, what I am doing, and where I want to go! There have been lots of … Read more

How do we get the message to children living in abuse that it is not their fault?

I have been blessed to be able to spend the last couple of weeks rekindling my soul by travelling in some of my special places. There are many places that I love visiting but one of my favorite is the … Read more

Taking the blinders of my perspective off and seeing experiences through others’ eyes

Hi, I am humbled by the people who share their stories with me whether on this blog or elsewhere in my life. I see such courage to face and heal from the challenges in your lives! Many come to me … Read more

Separating ‘abuse’ from religious freedom: Warren Jeffs case

I have been watching the case against the Warren Jeffs since it came into the public eye. If you are not aware of these case you will find lots of information on line with a quick search of his name. … Read more

Being ‘normal’ isn’t all it is cracked up to be!

What does it mean to be ‘normal’ anyway? I sure don’t know! What I grew up with seemed ‘normal’ to me because that was all I knew. Now if you were to look in the windows and take a peek … Read more

Sweating for a loved one: My inspirational niece who has overcome unbelievable challenges

This has been quite a week! There is nothing like trying to finish a jean and flannel quilt for my niece’s birthday during the hottest days of summer!  Seemed like a good idea when I got the inspiration to start … Read more

Call out for your inspiration: What do you wish an adult had told you about dealing with abusive parents, family members?

hi, I am working on a project for adolescents who live with domestic abuse. What do you wish someone had told you about living with abuse? I am particularly interested on your thoughts on living with familial abuse but all ideas are … Read more

Welcome Nancy Kilgore ‘Girl in the Water’ to survivors’ books page

Please welcome Nancy Kilgore, author of ‘Girl in the water’ to the survivors’ book page of this blog. She writes from personal experience as a victim of sibling abuse and bullying.  I have attached the link to Amazon where you … Read more

‘Where flowers bloom so does hope’ ~ Healing my soul in my gardens!

‘Where flowers bloom so does hope’. Lady Bird Johnson Hi all, for the first time in many years I have been enjoying the wonderful summer. Over the last decade I have spent most of my summer days working long hours … Read more

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