I M Perfect lady

This morning I thought of doing a montage of folks who have helped bring awareness to My Lady…my art and backstory.  Those who have helped her enter into the public arena.  The brilliance of the Art is juxtapositioned with the unveiling of her truth, otherwise known as family secrets.

I have much appreciation for those who have spiritually and physically been by my side.  Without your presence, I would not have stood as tall or have been so brutally honest.  You are my forever heart friends!  

I met Tom Rosemurgy when I went to get my father's evidence.  He passed me on to An-gel.  An-gel and her crew invited me to be the guest speaker at the Dial Help Gala.

They gave me the courage to keep being me and to be out there.  Like Way out there!

A gentle man was at the Gala and he tried out bidding the Detective (Tom Rosemurgy) at the auction to be owner of one of my quilts.  Tom won, but Joe waited for the next opportunity….and, it came.

Joseph Freed was the high bidder the next year and asked if I would consider displaying my quilts at Copper Country Mental Health.  I said, "Yes".

Joseph's vision to have My Story Line quilts hanging in the offices of Copper Country Mental Health to add Art to their space has been very well received.

They had a "Meet the Artist" social for me, where I met with Chad Johnson who works at the Club House.

Chad was asked to ask me if I would consider being part of a documentary in the making….again.  I said Yes. 

The reason?

Because this trail has been layed out in front of me, and I, like a relay wand have been handed off to one caring person to the next.  What is so brilliant, IS that I don't ask, but am asked.  

I am not the movement, but the movement is asking me to join.

Which brings me up to my last Yes…to be part of David Cowardin's documentary…"Call Me Mental".  He is not doing this alone, but he is the face of the team that I know.  

Without these kind warm spirited people who are out there trying to make a difference in the lives of those suffering, I would not have become so visible.

I would not have dared to step out so far.

To expose so much.

You all have thought I was stronger than I was…for I have taken a bit of courage from each of you.  You believed in me…when so many others want to shame me for speaking out.

I did not commit the crime.

I am bringing Light and breaking the silence.

The abuse is over for me.

My father was convicted, tried and sentenced.

I am speaking out NoT for me, but for those who follow me.

I am daring to shake foundations that have been held firmly in place by silence.

No one spoke out publicly against abuse within my old religion for me.

I am standing out for those who are without a voice.

I am not willing to know and do nothing.

The opportunity arose to work with a photojournalist, I said "Yes".

The stigma is there as long as we remain silent.

My shame is released each time I speak out loud.

These individuals each brought me a new platform to stand upon.

Thank you, Tom, An-gel, Joseph, Chad and David!

You were placed on my path at the right time and with the perfect venue!

I love my Team!