Call Me Mental
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Other Side.
As I wrote about the silence of many, it came to me that the group meme affect is what I am up against. It isn't personal or individual but the culture of social, family and religious memes. Here is the… Continue reading
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Disgrace back to you.
From my Brother Carl's Facebook page…And this quote Dr. Brene Brown say's in this piece is for you: "It is not the critic who counts, nor the man who points how the strong man stumbled or where the doer of… Continue reading