I M Perfect lady

Current Affairs

  • Out of My Mind

    I was asked to write an article for this paper. I have never written formally before. I have written a million or more words in my journals and on my blogs, but nothing formal.   It took many first starts… Continue reading

  • Days for Joy

    Growing up in a large family and being the oldest of 14 – there was much opportunity to pick up the slack. Balls were dropped, neglect organically happened due to the sheer numbers.  I was like a sponge – soaking… Continue reading

  • I Celebrate Individual Freedoms

    On this Independence Day, most will celebrate Freedom – and I believe there are many who cannot see beyond their own choices; in religion and love, and I guess politics.  They want to color the whole world so it reflects… Continue reading

  • You do not stand alone.

    I stood up for a child. My child. My 4 children. I stood for my siblings. I stood for their kids. I stood for the little girl inside of me. I stood for children everywhere who have been waiting for… Continue reading

  • Covering Up?

    I think people think, that the hardest part of speaking up about sexual abuse is the speaking up. The harder part is not being believed. My voice and my words appear powerless, and the benefit of the doubt goes to… Continue reading

  • What you pray for, I hope you find.

    My mother sends her annual card – for my birthday. I should almost go back and look at the message on all 17 cards since we have been estranged.  Anyway, she says, "Pray you find peace and contentment in your… Continue reading

  • Kept Quiet

    A dysfunctional childhood is hard to articulate and explain to others – you feel it is normal – when there is nothing normal about it.  You can't know the difference, when it is all you have ever known. You simply… Continue reading

  • Flowed for generations.

    The legacy of abuse will not end – the string of denial is strong and tied to friendships and the desire to be accepted and loved. It is coated by fun and painted with holiday traditions. It never looks like… Continue reading

  • Our History

    One little choice can change your world, who you are, what you stand for, and the path you take. One little liberty of refusing to wear a mask – has a snowball affect. I wonder how many really looked at… Continue reading

  • All Used Up

    I have been trying to write about a year in review and there seems to be two years – or two different things going on at once. The pandemic is flowing over many months, it is the background noise of… Continue reading