Hello, everyone. It's been a while since I've posted anything; been busy working on getting my show off the ground. We had our first taping of Beyond the Shadows last week. The segment won't air until April 2020, but if you go to the Cox website you can view it there. Here is the link:… Continue reading Public Access TV Show
Category: Personal Power
Upcoming TV Show
Hello, everyone. It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything. I’ve been busy working on several projects, the latest of which I am very excited about. I am producer and host of an upcoming public access TV show (still working on a title), which will focus on issues of child sexual abuse, sexual assault, and… Continue reading Upcoming TV Show
Trust
Growing up with violence, incest, and rape caused me to distrust everything people said and did. My parents’ words were sometimes of love, but often of threats of punishment if I even thought of misbehaving. My older brother Kevin’s words threatened violence and death if I told anyone that he was raping me. Later, I… Continue reading Trust
Violence Against Women–It’s a Men’s Issue: Jackson Katz at TEDxFiDiWomen
Violence against women—it's a men's issue: Jackson Katz, Phd Hi, all. I tried to copy and paste this you tube video's url, but wordpress.com wouldn't allow me to do it. This is a good video to watch. You can go to you tube and type in the name of the video. Jackson Katz, Phd, is… Continue reading Violence Against Women–It’s a Men’s Issue: Jackson Katz at TEDxFiDiWomen
It’s Not About Me
The other day, I went to a new support group with a friend of mine. An old acquaintance was greeting people at the door. I haven’t seen her in about three years. She asked me what I’ve been up to and I told her that I’m about to publish a book about my healing… Continue reading It’s Not About Me
Silencing the Voice of Anxiety
I just ordered the final proof of my soon-to-be-published book. As I schedule book readings and signings, the old tapes assault my mind and cause fear and uncertainty. Thoughts that shout, “You’re not good enough.” “You’re a terrible writer.” “Book reviewers will hate your book.” “Your grammar sucks.” “You’re going to stumble over your words… Continue reading Silencing the Voice of Anxiety
Rediscovering My Authentic Self
In A Stranger to Myself, I wrote about discovering my own personal values and belief system. I got to know myself a little better and came to understand myself more deeply. I recognized my many assets as well as my shortcomings. I now want to continue this exploration of self. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the… Continue reading Rediscovering My Authentic Self
Surrender
I used to play the role of victim. I didn’t feel like anything was within my control. Over the past decade I’ve learned that, because of my trauma, I’ve always had a strong tendency to try to control everything and everyone that enters my sphere of existence. It’s when things don’t work out the way… Continue reading Surrender
I Will Never Be Silenced Again
I shared about being triggered by my abusive brother wanting to meet with me with my journaling group the other day. I shared about writing my book in the hope of helping other survivors know that they are not alone, and to help educate people about the effects of childhood violence and sexual abuse, and… Continue reading I Will Never Be Silenced Again
I Walk with a Limp 