… But Not in a Good Way
Not all influential teachers are positive people. Mine was the exact opposite.
Tag: child abuse
So Scary!!!
This Halloween I’m sharing a poem about what frightens me.
PTSD
What I’m really upset about is rarely what it looks like.
Out of the Mouths of Babes
My inner child is 3 years old, quiet, and trusts no one. She’s madder’n hell at the world, and she expresses that anger through art.
Trauma
The outer shell hides the war within.
Kamari
For a country who gives a lot of lip service to caring about children, we do a piss-poor job of putting our words into action.
Thanks, I Needed That.
When I asked for your good wishes on my birthday, I had no idea how important those positive messages would be for me.
Anger. I like it. Here’s Why.
I am a very angry person. Most of that anger is directed toward men. For those of you who’ve read me awhile, it’s my own personal “open secret.” I like anger because it’s powerful. It keeps others at bay and keeps me safe. And it covers for all that hurt I feel inside. I have had […]
DV and Me…. and You…… and All of Us
I’m interviewing for a job next week and as part of the interview I have to make a 10-15 minute presentation. I thought I’d bore you with my topic as I get ready for that. In case you’re not aware, I went through training in order to become a subject matter expert on domestic violence. […]
1825 Children Every Day
Every 47 seconds in the United States, a child is confirmed to have been abused or neglected; 80% of those children are victims of neglect. Infants and toddlers are most likely to be victims of abuse or neglect. Nearly 40% of those victims will receive no post-investigative services or support. (Children’s Legal Defense Fund’s 2014 […]
Dogpaddling Through Life 