The irony… Of becoming homeless yesterday and having to give away about $100 in food to people in the parking lot, then donate the rest to our churches food pantry, because we literally have nowhere to keep it now. W…O…W…! Suppose it’s just another chapter… “The Two Girls Who Needed a Room,” Our life and […]
February 25, 2016
I have been so wrong about so many things… Wrong to sacrifice all that I am and all that I have Wrong to think any of it mattered Any of this mattered For you, for anyone Or that I mattered. Of everything I have survived I cannot survive this. I don’t want to. Man wins […]
May 4, 2013
Estimated read time: 25 minutes Shattered Part 1 “Well, you could just go to one of those runaway shelters for teens,” she offers neutrally, as if just making a simple weather observation on a beautiful day. “What!?” I practically scream. “Another shelter? Mom, are you serious!? What the hell’s wrong with you?” I can’t calm […]
November 22, 2011
Estimated read time: 15 minutes (based upon true events) Molested Part 1 “They are such a nice foster family, Jess, and they’re excited you’re coming,” my social worker tries to reassure me. “They live on the lake and go fishing off their dock most evenings, and I just know how much you’ll love that!” […]
November 20, 2011
Estimated read time: 15 minutes (based upon true events) Kidnapped Part 1 “Come on! Those guys want to talk to us,” Julie exclaims as she skips over to a black sedan that’s pulled up alongside the curb. I approach cautiously with a dubious expression on my face, stopping just behind the vehicle. Julie leans into […]
I am a Christian, a survivor of abuse, and a voice for the victims. A poet, author, speaker, and photographer. This is my story...
July 23, 2016
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