Another’s view
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Abused Mind
What I found so interesting about this is how the mind gets stuck and what is needed to change the patterns in the mind and how emotions and the pathways in the brain are connected. This mirrors my… Continue reading
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What most stand up for.
I have been asked to write a guest post of Response Ability…The RESPONSE ABILITY® Project empowers people to intervene in problem situations and be an Every|Day Hero. And I have sent in three drafts so far. The tough part… Continue reading
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A hero for someone.
We all need to be more aware of not only ourselves, but with those around us. And, I like what he says, about when you doubt whether you should get involved, think on the side of the victim. Will… Continue reading
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Acceptance of my abuse.
My name written in that familiar scrawl immediately strikes a cord in me…without even reading the contents, I feel put upon…a small card from my mother. What does she want…rings out from each cell in my body. And secondly, why can't… Continue reading
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Standing By
I loved this video by Mike Dilbeck "Empowering Bystanders" It is my belief, that we can all become more aware of the times and places we Stand By. Stand by and feel like he said, the urge to do… Continue reading
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Fail to see…
While going through my file of correspondence I received from family in the aftermath of my father's arrest, I found the birth and death certificates of my father's parents….and a note, dated 10/18/09 My mother's last line…."You are my beloved… Continue reading
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A Wonderful Masterpiece!
Last night, WIND was treated to a class of Zentangle, by Cari Raboin a Certified Zentangle Instructor. I was mis-informed, and thought it was more about one continuous line and not picking up your pen once you started. I was… Continue reading
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Who we are.
Listening to this video gave me great assurance about life….and about me. How it is that I have lost the hatred, but kept the fear….for people who are abusive. How it is that I recognize my talent and it… Continue reading
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Family and Stranger
In a blog, A young girl recounted an encounter with an abusive man, a stranger she happened upon, who took his pleasure by groping her. Its impact was immediately felt deeply…her body and world changed in that moment. (blog -… Continue reading
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Beautiful Eulogy
I bumped into a gentleman who I had seen earlier at the funeral…and he wondered who would say his eulogy and then told me had just written a blog based on something he read in the Huffington Post… "Are you… Continue reading