Current Affairs

  • Who they are…

    I was hesitant to do yoga…for I thought I would be overwhelmed with sorrow or sadness, that my disappointment of my family would take over each pose.  But, nothing happened, like that.  I was strong and had balance and flexibility.… Continue reading

  • I know the difference.

    Ever since I heard my mother is coming, as well more siblings than I had originally thought; I have been in a state of Dread. I had to look up Dread, to make sure I have the correct meaning. "To… Continue reading

  • The Woman Who Sewed.

    "The conflict between what one is and who one is expected to be touches all of us. And sometimes, rather than reach for what one could be, we choose the comfort of the failed role, preferring to be the victim… Continue reading

  • The Imperfect Artist!

    When I was asked to do a "Meet the Artist" at Copper Country Mental Health, I eagerly said yes…and then I thought….great, I get my Haircut the same week, a few days before….a fresh haircut always makes any outfit look… Continue reading

  • Who Believes in Me.

    The kick I had in my gut, I at first named it fear….and then, I thought maybe it was guilt…but today, after letting this sensation ride along for a few days, it felt more right calling it the feelings of… Continue reading

  • Failed to Register…

    "A man set to stand trial for molesting an underage girl was sentenced to nine months in jail for failing to register as a sexual offender after an earlier offense."   Now let's see. This 27 year old man is… Continue reading

  • I am on the Team!

    As we work on the details for my Story Line Quilts at Copper Country Mental Health, a contact introduced himself to me as a team member of Trauma Informed Recovery Team.  I had to look up the word trauma. "Trauma".… Continue reading

  • The Helpers and the Help.

    Yesterday was the first time I had walked into Copper Country Mental Health…after spending a half an hour I left with an overwhelming sense of gratitude.  I felt the sincerity and kindness…helpfulness and understanding a safe haven for those needing… Continue reading

  • Freely as who you are.

    There is a great article in the O Magazine this month, by Martha Beck….here is a bit of it. "Horse Sense" "Avery looks utterly bewildered. Since her confusion is vital to the process, I just smile." "I have brought Avery… Continue reading

  • Reasons for silence…

    Here is a comment from my last post.  I wanted to re-post it here and along with my comment… "While I understand your circumstances left you deeply wounded, abuse situations vary greatly. There are legitimate reasons for not pushing for… Continue reading