A friend of mine told me she cared for a million dollar baby. It gave me pause as we talked about her job. What is a baby worth? To one family, it could be that they are willing to pay tens of thousands of dollars for invetro-fertalization...
In an attempt to rescue a puppy on a busy highway, we inadvertently caused more immediate harm. Approaching the frightened creature, caused him to panic and run into oncoming traffic. He was struck and laid out, unconscious.Rushing into a situation of immediate danger is admirable....
If you are anything like me, you spend time on social media. That's when it seems most that the world is upside-down.I care deeply for people and have joined numerous groups that evoke strong feelings. From adult survivors of child sexual abuse to human trafficking...
Life does offer beauty, when we are able to see it. This morning is beautiful here in New England. The weather is seldom so glorious. It's 76 degrees, the sun is up, the birds are singing, squirrels frolicking, chip monks cheeping, and the insects are...
How Do You Deal When Estranged Family Member Dies? I'm struggling with dealing with death as a survivor of abuse. Dealing as a Survivor “I’m not sure what to do with that,” or “I have no idea,” would be my answer to the question of how to...
Survivor Leader is the term for advocates who work in the field of their own experience. Self care is critical care, not pampering. Impact It’s appropriate for sure, but for me, it tends to make me feel a bit damaged, maybe a little haggard or scarred. I...
I am a survivor of juvenile sex trafficking here in New Hampshire and have lived here almost all of my life. I just learned of the anti-trafficking task force in NH. Grant It was great to see that NH had been granted $1,300,000 federal dollars to combat...
My granddaughter drew a picture of herself with a sparkly crown on her head. She proudly showed it to me via video calling. I was so thrilled. I wrote a story for her with photos from her life and family and sent a hard copy...
Part of healing from the trauma of child sexual abuse, for me, has been to finally find my voice. Herein, I share my letter to the Members of the New Hampshire Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee that will consider establishing a committee to study...
My favorite movie of all time is The Count of Monte Cristo, with Jim Caviezel. The story of a good man surrounded by scoundrels who unjustly abuse him. He is mentored by another who's ultimately responsible for his freedom, not just freedom from prison, but...