2013: Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to my visitors from 182 countries around the world! Y’all brought tremendous joy into my life in 2012. My head is exploding like these New Year’s Eve fireworks in […]
Tag Archives: abuse recovery
Movie Review: Mirror, Mirror
– Snow must fall. – Queen Clementianna If you are looking for a last-minute stocking stuffer or inspiration for the new year, I highly recommend Mirror, Mirror. It is a […]
Happy Holidays!
Wishing us all peace on earth and very happy holidays! Since my mother’s passing in October, I have been a white hot mess and in one heck of a funk. […]
My Mother Passed Away Yesterday
My godmother called a few moments ago to inform me that my mother passed away yesterday afternoon. Given our history, I was surprised that I immediately started crying and can’t […]
This Is a Day that God Has Made! Wow! We Are Silent No More!
Julie Owens posted this beautiful photo with its inspiring message on my Facebook wall. Ms. Owens is a DV survivor and fierce advocate. She’s an expert on PTSD in DV […]
FB Favorite: “Sing in the Lifeboats”
Life is a shipwreck, but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats. – Voltaire The dog days of summer are here. The intense heat has made us all cranky […]
Bravo, Kit Gruelle! Survivor, Graduate, and Director of PRIVATE VIOLENCE
DV survivor and advocate Kit Gruelle recently graduated from Appalachian State University in North Carolina. Bravo! She is now free to focus on the completion of her documentary Private Violence […]
No Endorsement for Governor, Washington State
When I first heard he was running for governor, I intended to fully support Rob McKenna. He has been a steadfast champion in Washington State for survivors of domestic violence […]
New Look for Navigating Uncharted Waters
To celebrate Navigating Uncharted Waters’ 250,000 visitor milestone, I decided to make this site more dynamic. The “Welcome!” page now showcases a slide show of gorgeous photos linking you to featured posts. The […]
Book Review: Pawleys Island by Dorothea Benton Frank
I just don’t understand. Why in the world would a judge allow this to happen? . . .he’s a lazy judge who prefers a clean desk over a long hearing. […]
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