“Soldier’s Heart” was coined after the Civil War to describe what is now diagnosed as post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. The authors of Soldier’s Heart are Vietnam veterans who […]
Melissa Sturge-Apple, University of Rochester Which sitcom/movie family is most like your home environment: a) The Cosby Show [Huxtable family] b) Everybody Loves Raymond [Barone family] c) Ordinary People [Jarrett family in […]
We are all beautiful and deserve to be loved without being harmed. – L.Y. Marlow L. Y. Marlow is a survivor. When domestic violence threatened her granddaughter Promise, she decided […]
Hello Dearhearts, The power of women is so amazing. I am continually inspired, challenged and awakened by women. When I created my book, Succulent Wild Woman, I wrote these words: […]
When I started this website, I never dreamed that 50,000 folks would visit! Wow! I’m humbled ~ especially since the shizza in my life this past year has presented some fierce […]
What is the secret to successfully crossing the bridge from domestic violence to thriving and finding joy? Tina Turner did it. Elizabeth Gilbert did it. They embraced the empowering teachings of Buddha […]
I suck at chess. I’m not a fan of Machiavelli either. He’s the dude narcissistic assholes look to for guidance on how to be an even bigger jerk. I […]
Last night’s dinner was popcorn. This is the photo of this morning’s breakfast. Those of you who know me well will wonder what’s the big deal. I frequently skip breakfast. […]
Mozart was lonely without his buddy Angel 2. Me too. I instantly fell in love with this little guy. He’s incredibly shy, and he’s all heart. He’s not happy that […]
I was saved by love. -Victor Rivas Rivers Victor Rivas Rivers’ memoir A Private Family Matter is by far the best survivor story I’ve read. Mr. Rivers is […]
Anne Caroline Drake 