I remember when I was 3 years old, walking out to a very familiar willow bush in our front yard. I can’t remember what…
The 3 C’s of Life
Each and every day we are faced with decisions. Some we make without even thinking about the effect it makes in our life. Others…
Binding Hope
Hopelessness is not only an emotion that abuse victims experience. Every day we open our eyes and envision what the day may bring. As…
Becoming Real
I love the Velveteen Rabbit, by Margery Williams. Through the love of a small boy, the Velveteen Rabbit becomes “Real”; even though he was…
Strength Beyond My Own
I have said to myself many times, “I do not know how I am going to make it through this”. One of these…
She Became the Journey
One of my earliest memories is of my mother yelling at me, and saying, “You will never be loved, you can’t ever be…
Keep Fighting
Life throws curve balls, at times. For me, I feel like I am progressing and then I blink. The next thing I know…
Your Story
As this new year begins, there are no mistakes in it. We have every possibility in front of us. This is a great…
One Life
Each year, as we come to the end of one and beginning of another, we can’t help but think about our next step. We…
Break Free
In life we are exposed to many types of behaviors. The majority are healthy. But there are some that are toxic. A toxic behavior…