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 […]
Tag Archives: child abuse
Endorsement: Jay Inslee for Washington State Governor
My choice for governor was far from easy. Attorney General Rob McKenna has been a staunch supporter of DV survivors, and I had fully intended to enthusiastically support his candidacy for […]
Celebrating Purple in October: Half the Sky Documentary on PBS Tonight
Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Pulitzer Prize-winning Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn is a best-selling, critically-acclaimed book that has become a PBS documentary and worldwide human […]
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 […]
James Eagan Holmes: No Warning Signs? Bullshit.
Look at this photo. This is Alex Sullivan’s family. Today is his 27th birthday. He celebrated by going to the opening of The Dark Knight Rises in Aurora, Colorado, which […]
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 […]
Endorsements: Mary McNaughton for State Representative, 44th Legislative District, WA
My endorsement for state representative for the 44th Legislative District in Washington is a complete no-brainer: Mary McNaughton. Hell would freeze over before I would support her opponent, incumbent Mike Hope. […]
Endorsements: Millie Judge for Superior Court Judge, Snohomish County, WA
My choice for Superior Court Judge in Snohomish County is a no-brainer: Millie Judge. We need Judge Judge’s intellect, integrity, and leadership expertise in Snohomish County courts. She will be […]
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. […]
Anne Caroline Drake 