Book Review: It’s MY Life Now: Starting Over After an Abusive Relationship or Domestic Violence
Everybody tells us to leave, but nobody tells us how to do so safely. And, once we are out, there is very little guidance on how to stay safe […]
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Artist’s Date: Julie’s Tour of Seattle
Julie took me on a tour of her favorite Seattle haunts on Saturday. We started at Carkeek Park. And ended the day at the Magnolia marina: We spent most of the afternoon enjoying the […]
25 Great Ways to Combat Stress and Recover from PTSD Episodes
RitaAnita Linger generously shared 25 great techniques for reducing stress that she and her fellow Heartmath providers put together during a retreat. When I first read the list, I felt overwhelmed […]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
May the road rise up to meet you! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Famous People & Celebrities Who Have Survived Abuse: Whose Inspiring Story Do You Want to Read?
My library is full of the stories of famous people and celebrities who have survived abuse and gone on to thrive and find joy. To celebrate my 200th […]
Book Review: STAYING TRUE by Jenny Sanford
Jenny Sanford changed forever the paradigm of women standing by their powerful, cheating husbands. She believes they need to be held accountable. I agree. I don’t think Tiger Woods would […]
Jewel Tells Her Story on Her Blog, The Boot
Jewel Shares Sweet Love Story and Bittersweet Memories Posted Feb 12th 2010 9:45AM by The Boot Staff She’s a multi-platinum selling recording artist who’s conquered the pop, folk and country […]
Money: The Secret Currency of Love
Women, Men & Money — and How It Can Muck Up True Love By Kate Ashford at Her Two Cents. Have you ever had a relationship fail because he routinely […]
V-Day 2010: Celebrating My Blog’s First Anniversary
Happy V-Day! A year ago I embarked on a grand adventure. In my wildest dreams, I never thought I would have 17,890 visitors my first year. My humble little web […]
Oprah on Child Molesters
I was raped at 9 and molested from the ages of 9 through 14, and because of that, I’ve always wanted to be able to sit down and talk to […]
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