I M Perfect lady

February 2014

  • Shattered In My Mind.

    Yesterday the image of a darkened closet where we are talking and sharing but no one knows your name….and the outside where we see each other but rarely share our truths…stayed with me. The juxtaposition of never being with your… Continue reading

  • When he speaks his truth.

    The internet has given us all opportunities we would not otherwise have, to reconnect and to connect…and I am part of groups within the Facebook community.  Some are for Art, some for books and one group is for those of… Continue reading

  • Life As Usual.

    I believe the biggest factor that waters the stigma of abuse IS the response to our telling.  It isn't the crime itself, the effects on the physical body OR even the betrayal of love or trust.  It is the absence… Continue reading

  • Before I broke my silence.

    Today I rode the mail route with bits of sadness tagging along…and parts of wonder. What I have been fighting against is the sentiment that I am unkind. I am a wild and mental lady, angry and cold-hearted, judgemental and… Continue reading

  • Look again at yourself looking at me.

    First I want to thank and give great appreciation for those who dare stand by me. Who have listened and heard my words.  The ones who have understood my journey and stayed with the content of my pain and not… Continue reading

  • My Episode.

      Well Here it is!  Thanks David Cowardin and Lola Visuals, and NDC of Duluth and Carolyn Phelps for her kind words!  It has been nothing but a great experience!  Thank each of you for being you! May this project… Continue reading

  • What will it cost you?

    The "Afterword to the Original Edition" at the end of "Thou Shalt Not Be Aware; society's betrayal of the child, Alice Miller writes. "Before sending the manuscript of this book to the publisher, I gave it to four collegues to… Continue reading

  • Big Screen!

    Last night I was able to have an early viewing of my episode that David Cowardin and Lola Visuals created.  I was a bit nervous…and was pondering why. What I know, is that we (the outspoken) are not viewed as… Continue reading

  • Backs My Soul

    For the past many years I have given up praying or any thoughts of prayer.  I know this will seem shocking to many, but I have come to learn that the only prayer that has any substance is "I want… Continue reading

  • When You are Aware.

    "It is quite possible to listen to God's Voice all through the day without interrupting your regular activities in any way.  The part of your mind in which truth abides is in constant communication with God, whether you are aware… Continue reading