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  "Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls: the most massive characters are seared with scars." Kahlil Gibran “My sun sets to rise again.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning Hello Folks, They say Spring is around the corner, but looking out my office window, I'm not so sure. I see a … [Read more...] about Trauma Memories – Good & Bad & The Surviving Spirit Newsletter

  “All human failures are the result of a lack of love.” Alfred Adler Today, many celebrate Valentine's Day, a day set aside to honor love, and yet, I wonder how many people are truly connected as they go about this day spending time with one another. A case in point was going out for … [Read more...] about Human connection and lack there-of – The Importance of Trauma Awareness

  "Just get over it" - Hurtful & shaming words Some thoughts to share with my friends, peers and caring folks...and hopefully, reaching those who are unaware. All too often, so many of us have been told to, "just get over it", "move on, it's in the past", "forget about it", etc - sadly, … [Read more...] about “Just get over it” – Hurtful & shaming words

  “When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak.” Audre Lorde A few weeks ago, my friend Jane Ellis, the VOCAL Network Program Director, asked me to take a look at this article and what were my … [Read more...] about “Victims of Sexual Abuse: Do They Ever Get Over It?”

  “I don't believe in predicting, especially about the future.” Casey Stengel Trying to tie all of the thoughts and ideas swirling about in my head in regards to this blog piece has me in a whirl...and yet, inside of me, I know why. So in a somewhat confused state of mind I will try to piece … [Read more...] about Father’s Day – Lessons learned, Love lost, Life reclaimed

  “Success is to be measured not so much by the position one has reached in life, as by the obstacles which one has overcome while trying to succeed.” Booker T. Washington I love the month of May and what it brings - nicer weather, flowers blooming and more to come. What’s not to like? … [Read more...] about Walk With Me© & Mental Health Awareness Month