Falling. Falling down the stairs. Pushed.
Tag Archives: Abuse
Letting Go
I thought I had let go A long time ago I let go of the pain I let go of the sorrow Even I let go of the joy But not real joy Only a facade We played a good part You and I We fooled them all What fools we were Or maybe justContinue reading “Letting Go”
Where I Stand…What Will You Do?
A few weeks ago I was discussing a delicate matter with a friend at the shelter. It was appalling to me that he had no real knowledge of the matter and yet had a very strong opinions on it! What? So, I asked him if he was ok with pulling children apart. He was like,Continue reading “Where I Stand…What Will You Do?”
Who’s Watching the Watchers?
Since May is Mental Health Month and I have been ruminating about this for a while, I just thought I would share something that is near and dear to me. I think we have a problem in this country (the US) with mental health care. Not just for adults, but especially for children. I haveContinue reading “Who’s Watching the Watchers?”
Abused, Abuser, Abuses
Early this morning I was preparing a speech that I plan to give at a meeting of abused women. I have told our story countless times; to doctor’s, therapists, nurses, friends, to my children’s schools. I have pondered the idea of writing down every detail, so that when doctor’s leave or therapists move on, IContinue reading “Abused, Abuser, Abuses”
Six Word Story #23
Isolate her. She will never escape.
Six Word Story #22
“Where are you?” No one answered.
Six Word Story #19
He had knife. Gun trumps knife.
Something to Teach: Respect
Hello, friends! This post is going to be a little different. I have been thinking about this for a while now, and decided to jump right in! What am I talking about? This post, and subsequent “Something to Teach” posts will highlight things to teach to your children, grandchildren, neighborhood kiddos, or even things toContinue reading “Something to Teach: Respect”