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Dec 14, 2010, 2:59 pm
Below is a letter I wrote to my dad. I wrote him a letter last year basically needing to know the "why" of it all. This Christmas I no longer need to know why. This year I would like the gift of an apology...I am confident an apology will not be submitted to me, however, I have the courage to hold ... Comment - Like
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Nov 30, 2010, 2:13 pm
This is a letter I received from a friend a few days ago. God spoke to me through her words. For the thousands of others that choose to do God’s work and make a difference, I hope He speaks to your heart as well...(This is for the social workers, foster parents, mothers, fathers, grandparents and ... Comment - Like
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Nov 30, 2010, 11:49 am
I wish to share a letter that I sent to the Family Nurturing Center in Northern Kentucky. It was almost a year ago that my daughter, granddaugher, and I completed our classes with them. It was a blessing. At this time of the year many of us reflect on the year passed. I find my life a miracle and th... Comment - Like
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Nov 28, 2010, 9:50 pm
Last year at this time, I was writing a Christmas series about my various childhood Christmases, what Christmas was like for an abused child/foster child. Aside from the obvious abuse factor there was a different aspect felt by the little girl that was me. For an abused child, the actual emotional a... Comment - Like
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Oct 23, 2010, 4:51 pm
Some of the very first steps in freeing yourself from a domestic violence situation; my own personal tips, probably found in a text somewhere:
Do not isolate yourself. Reach out to a friend, family or if all else fails a pastor. Be safe. Do not throw it in your abusers face that you are “telling.... Comment - Like
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Oct 17, 2010, 12:30 pm
I wonder...
I was approximately 11 or 12 years of age when I began wondering if God had left me. My stepmother had left the home taking my three half-siblings, divorcing my father after acknowledging the sexual abuse in the home. I wondered what I had done that had been so bad that God would allow m... Comment - Like
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Oct 9, 2010, 7:57 pm
“When you have come to the edge Of all light that you know And are about to drop off into the darkness Of the unknown, Faith is knowing One of two things will happen: There will be something solid to stand on or You will be taught to fly.”Patrick Overton
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Aug 22, 2010, 12:37 pm
I lift my mask for those I allow to truly know me, but for all others I hold it tightly in place. This, you see, is the future for many abused children. I am sadly and painfully reminded lately that there are differences between me and the “normal” person, just as with others of my kind. This bl... Comment - Like
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Aug 20, 2010, 11:36 pm
I had a friend tell me today that my glass was half-empty. I couldn’t have been more surprised at the perception of…me.
How does one go from a half full, joy-filled, deep appreciation of the butterflies, the fluffy clouds, the breeze on her skin person to a one that seeks to make sense of it a... Comment - Like
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Aug 14, 2010, 12:10 am
I was listening to Joyce Meyer this morning. It was a series about frustration. She starts the series by saying, “Do you know it is possible to live life without being frustrated all the time.” Her message really resonated with me as I find myself frustrated in multiple ways lately. You name it... Comment - Like
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Jul 27, 2010, 9:25 pm
A happy little girl proudly clutches a black cocker spaniel puppy tight against her chest, a blissful smile on her face as, she looks toward a camera…
We must all love, cherish, nurture, and protect this little girl as well as all other children in our world. My eyes never tire of watching the joy... Comment - Like
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Jul 17, 2010, 8:36 am
I am re-posting this video for my daughters and all my sisters in the world. The message for me is "hold onto what's inside." As all the sadness and horror in our world swirls about it's so easy to lose ourselves and then even more difficult to find our way back and who we are...
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Jul 17, 2010, 8:23 am
My mother and I had a very long dialogue this weekend, one I dearly needed. Dear Lord, I cherish this woman and her gift of insight. There are times I truly believe she has a direct link to God. She has a way of eliminating doubt, pain and insecurity, filling ME with a deep sense of who I am and my ... Comment - Like
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Jul 17, 2010, 8:21 am
Who are the chosen people, the elite? Who is worthy of kindness, conversation, love, inclusion…
In our society, the answer to this question is ugly. At work, in the neighborhood, church, community, we dissect people in an effort to determine what can be gained from various associations.
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Jul 17, 2010, 8:18 am
"Keep on going, and the chances are that you will stumble on something, perhaps when you are least expecting it. I never heard of anyone ever stumbling on something sitting down. ~Charles F. Kettering
Have you ever stumbled on a rock, sidewalk crack, or your own foot? I feel as if I have been doing... Comment - Like
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Jul 17, 2010, 8:10 am
What motivates a person with a past such as mine to share their story? Vengeance, malice, healing? A lovely person asked me this very question today. While trying to articulate as best I could why I do what I do I felt panicky inside, thinking what if people truly believe I share my story all out ma... Comment - Like
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Jul 17, 2010, 8:06 am
There was a story in the Dayton Daily news about a woman from Kettering KY recently claiming a priest abused her 50 years ago; however, her memories were repressed until 1997.
Of course, I do not know this woman or her experiences in life, her experiences in her childhood with her family, etc. I kn... Comment - Like
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Jul 17, 2010, 8:04 am
In honor of those that chose and continue to father their own children or a child in need, enjoy a special day of letting others do for you.
A Happy Father’s Day message may seem strange coming from me given my past with my own father. You know the old story…baby girl is born, molested, beaten ... Comment - Like
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May 28, 2010, 8:40 pm
Many an empowering word has been written in an effort to inspire strength, determination and the will to leave abusive situations. The idea entered my mind while driving to work the other morning…What of the many that cannot leave, at least not yet? I wonder how many of you reading this blog find ... Comment - Like
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May 22, 2010, 5:31 pm
We all fall prey to the insensitive comments that are often delivered with the intent of putting us where the messenger wishes us to be due to their own simple-minded insecurity.
Inevitably, it is our free will to respond and feel as we choose. Sure, some days we may need to cheerlead ourselves a li... Comment - Like
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May 21, 2010, 9:40 pm
There are many twists and turns in life. It is up to each of us to pull on our hiking shoes and journey forth, often on an indistinct path filled with complexity and great irony. I find God has great sport with me at times and it is in this way I am assured he/she is filled with an immense capacity ... Comment - Like
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May 5, 2010, 6:48 am
Due to several hundred requests, I find I must allow access to my site. May my messages reach out to the broken and others that desire to heal. May you all find peace and the God given intended message.
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May 2, 2010, 10:34 am
Turmoil, pain, and stress are all components of our world, however, how we allow ourselves to deal with these factors, create feelings of helplessness and sorrow or peace and joy.
It may seem as if we all have recurring pains, the things that always takes us down. I have had a reoccurring theme that... Comment - Like
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May 1, 2010, 9:11 am
It is critical that single mother's choose their boyfriends very carefully. With no biological attachment the risk for child abuse and murder at his hands increase.
The FactsFar too often a child is abused or even killed when left in the care of a parent’s partner, usually mother’s boyfriend (wh... Comment - Like
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Apr 30, 2010, 11:53 pm
It is my belief that victims of child abuse often become victims of domestic abuse. One does not need an advanced degree to figure that out, although I do possess just such a qualiflying degree. Unfortunately I am quite qualified to discuss the topic of both due to my own personal experience. Just i... Comment - Like
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Apr 25, 2010, 8:26 pm
Governor Beshear, the people of your state care...do you?
Click the link below for the complete story and video.
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Apr 23, 2010, 3:37 pm
MOTHERHOODAs I snuggled the newest addition to my family in my arms I was reminded of my years as a young mother, my children as mothers, my biological mother, my stepmother, my real mom of whom has fostered me these many years and my children’s stepmother. I peered tenderly and lovingly at the pr... Comment - Like
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Apr 21, 2010, 6:59 am
80% of children in the foster care system that age out end up on drugs and or alcohol, prostitution, end up in jail, or engage in other equally harmful behavior.
We are in need of more safe, nurturing foster homes, homes that match each child’s personality with the appropriate family. Wouldn’t ... Comment - Like
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Apr 16, 2010, 7:17 pm
The following is from a column written by Congressman Geoff Davis of Kentucky and my thoughts regarding Congressman Geoff Davis's involvement in the war on Child Abuse.
RECOGNIZING APRIL AS NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
A column by Congressman Geoff Davis, Washington, Apr 13, 2010
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Apr 10, 2010, 12:57 pm
This blog is in response to several of my high school classmates messages regarding my blog postings.
Originally, I wanted to write a book about the people that influenced my life in a positive way, the people that saved me. They are the people I believe God called upon to heal and guide a traumat... Comment - Like
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Apr 9, 2010, 3:49 pm
I received 14 letters in the mail a few weeks ago from one of the three foster mothers that nurtured and helped shape me into the woman I am today. I lived in her home for a short time during my teen years. It was during the time that my faith faltered and a storm of anger and distrust raged within ... Comment - Like
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Apr 7, 2010, 8:30 pm
Click the link to read the complete story about Aaron Vargas, an American Hero. Aaron Vargas has eliminated one child terrorist. He should be commended. Just as we celebrate our soldiers, so too should we celebrate Mr. Vargas.
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Apr 2, 2010, 1:25 pm
Almost a year has passed since I took my granddaughter into my home and in so doing; my past has merged with my present. It’s as if, in a way, I have stepped into the pages of my book. So many memories…
It was at age four, the same age as my granddaughter last year that the vivid imagery of my ... Comment - Like
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Mar 26, 2010, 3:22 pm
To my sister,
I wish I could have saved you.
I wish you could have saved me.
I wish our dad had not built the elevated wooden bridge that we had to journey across, step-by-step, board-by-board to find healing on the other side.
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Mar 26, 2010, 11:49 am
“Your life is like a play with several acts. Some of the characters who enter have short roles to play, others, much larger. But all of them are necessary, otherwise they wouldn’t be in the play. Embrace them all, and move on to the next act.” Dr. Wayne Dyer, 10 Secrets for Success and Inner P... Comment - Like
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Mar 21, 2010, 10:35 pm
It was a cold day in March, many years ago, that my father was allowed to walk out of a courtroom to resume his life of abusing little girls.
This is from the chapter, My Turn, from my book, Somewhere to Hide. One evening I find myself alone for the evening with my father. Not your typical fa... Comment - Like
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Mar 19, 2010, 10:08 am
Once upon a time, one of my psychology professors told me I needed to strive to achieve a “B.” I needed to practice failing. Now, I could see the rational in his statement…partially. I certainly did not see the need in lowering my sights to a B; however, I knew he was right when it came to fai... Comment - Like
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Mar 12, 2010, 4:46 pm
“What appears to be an end may really be a new beginning.” Maria Robinson
“I’ve had lots of endings and just as many beginnings. Every day is a beginning and a new opportunity.” Carly Stohne
I look forward to a year filled with the promise of new beginnings.
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I am a child abuse thriver. My passion in life is to leave this world a better place for my children and grandchildren, a world in which they do not have to fear any form of abuse from a family member, friend or stranger.
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