War on Women: “Hell to the NO!” Campaign ~ Are You In?

Tyler Perry as Madea

Y’all know I’m a huge Tyler Perry fan.  Through his iconic character Madea, he is trying to teach women to become emPOWERed ~ to stand tall for ourselves ~ to develop an AT-tit-TUDE.  In this classic photo, she’s got her cast-iron skillet out to teach her granddaughters how to say, “hell to the NO!” If … Read more

Gay Marriage: Bravo, Pres. Obama!

Good Morning America's Robin Roberts and Pres. Obama.  Photo courtesy of the New York Times.

I think same-sex couples should be able to get married. Pres. Barack Obama When Pres. Barack Obama was born, his parents’ marriage would not have been legal in North Carolina and 24 other states. Bans against miscegenation (interracial marriage) were declared unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court in Loving v. Virginia in 1967.  They were cornerstone values … Read more

Celebrating Over a Quarter Million Visitors from Over 125 Countries!

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This weekend I’m celebrating the quarter million visitor milestone for Navigating Unchartered Waters.  The little blog that started out with just 20 visitors/day on V-Day, 2009 has grown up.  Visitors now come from over 125 countries around the world! It is a dream come true.  I feel profoundly blessed and humbled by your support and loyalty. … Read more

Bravo! Mildred Muhammad Will Be on Anderson on Friday, April 13

Release your faith, knowing with assurance, that ALL circumstances will work in your favor today! – Mildred D. Muhammad Mildred D. Muhammad, author of Scared Silent and founder of After the Trauma, is the ex-wife of D.C. Sniper John Allen Muhammad. She will be on Anderson on Friday, April 13.  You can find out when Anderson … Read more

Maundy Thursday: Are You in the Garden Today?

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It seems like every year on Maundy Thursday that I have myself a WTF moment and know exactly how Jesus felt in the Garden of Gethsemane. My mother is terminally ill, and one of the winning lottery tickets was sold in the tiny town where I was born.  So, I’ve had a lot of chats this week with … Read more

Christie Brinkley on Divorcing a Narcissist (PAS): “I Just Want Peace”

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I just want peace. And every time I have any joy or any kind of success in anything, he has to try to destroy it. – Christie Brinkley Christie Brinkley has courageously brought the arduous battles of protective mothers into the spotlight.  She was on the Today Show this morning with Matt Lauer to talk … Read more

State Integrity: Best State Gets a Grade “B+”

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A “B+” average isn’t very exciting.  It certainly wouldn’t make anyone valedictorian.  Your granddaddy would have had to leave one hell of a legacy to get you into Harvard or most law schools. Yet, the attorneys who are running our states are crowing about being at the top of the state integrity list.  Chilling thought.  A … Read more

Resistance to Change: Gauntlets, Hurdles, Obstacles, and Sabotage

Shared by Shannon Wilson

Shannon Wilson knows a lot about resistance to change.  I remain devastated that her brilliant Rights for Mothers site was removed from the Internet.  It had a wealth of information and resources for protective mothers. Sometimes allies sabotage our best efforts.  They’ve got their own agendas and self-interests. I have been a champion for change … Read more

The Power of Social Media to Spread the Word: God Is Love. Hate Is Evil No Matter How You Try to Disguise It Under the Cloak of “Religious Values”

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I didn’t wear a hoodie yesterday because 1) I don’t own one and 2) I didn’t know it was the thing to do. Shared by Elizabeth Hope Hernandez Somebody asked on Facebook yesterday why the “best interest of the child” standard seemed to be rooted in Nazi values.  In other words, why don’t those being … Read more

Jodee Blanco: Turning Pain Into Purpose

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The bully never remembers, the outcast never forgets. – Jodee Blanco Bullying.  It’s everywhere:  on the playground, in our boardrooms and bedrooms, and in the news. Jodee Blanco is a peer abuse (bullying) survivor who is making a difference.  She is on a mission to teach us how to treat each other with dignity and respect.  … Read more

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