1. 365 Days
Photo credit: Tim McCrum I felt a little dirty, staring at the photograph. The room was pitch black even though it was the middle of the day. The only light…
2. My Confession
I have a confession to make. Each day, I’ve been getting up at 5 AM. After having my first cup of coffee, I go into my new office, and sit…
3. The Reluctant Nudist
Somewhere in the back of my mind, is a box of memories. Though they belong to me, the contents are still a mystery. Most of what's inside was too…
4. LOVE not FEAR
Trigger Warning: This blog contains sensitive material not suitable for children, including descriptions of child abuse, neglect, abandonment and sexual assault. Reader discretion advised. What day is it? I…
5. The Truth Detective
There was a time when I had little evidence of my existence as a child. Over the years I obsessively collected every image of my family that I could find.…
6. My Golden Repair
Trigger Warning: This blog contains sensitive material not suitable for children, including descriptions of attempted suicide. Reader discretion advised. The act of reconstructing the story of my life, piece by…
7. Little Girls Blue
The morning sun is peeking over the horizon, painting the sky with streaks of red. All around me the sounds of nature are coming to life. The birds are…
8. Because I Can
In a trauma survivor's world, life can be unpredictable. A certain smell, song or situation, can suddenly propel you into uncharted emotional territory. It usually happens without warning. Today is…
9. Dreams
It’s too early to be awake. Yet here I am in the darkness at 3 am, reclining and crying in my husband's favorite chair. I didn’t know your middle…
10. I Choose Joy
There are times I think I know what I’m doing in life. I feel confident. On top of things . “I’ve got this.” I say to myself . This…