Mental anguish is a hallmark of child sexual abuse. Adult rape victims also experience the devastating effects of this core violation. The idea that a child can agree to engage in sexual activity is ridiculous and extremely self-serving.Our bodies are amazing and can accommodate great...
I have Lyme disease. Sometimes I medicate, which may alleviate the symptoms at the root or it may just mask them. Other things are under my direct control. My diet and supplements affect pain levels and disability or ability, as the case might be.In my...
When we look into a pool of water, we see a reflection of reality. If the water is disturbed, the reflection will be distorted and inaccurate. If the water is peaceful and calm, we may see a pretty good representation of the truth, but it...
As the Presidential candidates come and go, here in NH. Some claim to be pro-life, pro-liberty candidates, but sadly there are others, even on the Republican ticket, are not.Here are my thoughts for candidates running for any office.Dear Political Candidate,My name is Darlene. We have...
You and I have a choice everyday. We choose life or death, blessing or cursing.We choose our thoughts. We choose our words. We choose our actions. These choices flow from our spirits. We are spiritual beings. We have a mind and we live in a...
Prior to the passage of what is commonly called Obamacare, there were people who knew their history, who were warning of death panels. People who knew that there would have to be limitations and curtailment of services, if there ware to be a single-party payer...
After years of abuse and many harrowing experiences, my adrenaline had worked over time, my coping skills were few and my ability to function in a structured environment was very limited.Our young family life was tumultuous. We moved every year, sometimes more than once in...
The best thing about being a person is the continuous development. From one cell, produced when two cells meet and combine DNA, we are who we are. But wait, there's more: our physical development is just the beginning.Our cells will grow in line with the...
What makes people fragile?That is a loaded question. I imagine there are some people who could spend hours on it, answering from their experience and acquired knowledge from lectures and books, films and gossip.Certainly there are many reasons for people to become fragile. Let's focus...
The shame and trauma of rape is not only compounded by abortion, it leaves women vulnerable to re-victimization. Recently, I read an article about religious leaders calling upon the US to fund abortion for ISIS and Boko rape victims. While you and I are drinking our...