Carrie Fisher was a force and it wasn't because of a movie role, no matter how loved it is and was. And while I'm sad and shocked that she died at … [Read more...]
Divorce During Christmas
December 23, 2016 · by · 2 Comments
My home was flooded just weeks before my divorce was final. The ocean spilled over the sea wall and headed down the street carrying telephone … [Read more...]
Show & Tell
December 19, 2016 · by · Leave a Comment
Show don't tell is the first bit of advice almost every writer gets. Don't give facts if words can form an image. Don't say a song was fast-paced … [Read more...]
Parenting with PTSD: Breaking the Cycle without Falling Apart
December 19, 2016 · by · Leave a Comment
This event happened on December 16, 2016 thanks to Riverside Trauma. I'm so grateful that they sought out and were interested in the perspective of a … [Read more...]
50 Looks Like This
December 7, 2016 · by · 1 Comment
"You don't look 50," my daughter said. I couldn't hide the smile. I looked up and into the rearview mirror as if to say, "Well done." I approved … [Read more...]
Feeling Less Safe
November 10, 2016 · by · Leave a Comment
Afraid is how I feel. As someone with post-traumatic stress, I'm used to being afraid. This is different. This isn't a symptom. This is … [Read more...]
After Party Magazine: Blogger Spotlight: Cissy from Heal Write Now
October 19, 2016 · by · Leave a Comment
This is an excerpt from an article out today in After Party magazine. Full text. I say it often but I think it's so important that we trauma … [Read more...]
Dear Tired Mom: Just Stop
October 19, 2016 · by · 2 Comments
I have a friend going through a rough patch. She is physically sick with a back to back virus. This is no fun for anyone but brutal for a single … [Read more...]
Trauma-Informed Parenting: Supplemental Resources (www.nctsn.org) Reviewed by a Parent
October 19, 2016 · by · Leave a Comment
Gail Kennedy, the ACEsConnection Director of Programs shared a fantastic resource with me called: Trauma-Informed Parenting: Supplemental Resources. … [Read more...]
Parenting with PTSD: Breaking the Cycle Without Falling Apart – Event
October 19, 2016 · by · Leave a Comment
I'm thrilled to offer a workshop in Dedham, MA through the Riverside Trauma Center in Massachusetts. It will be held in Dedham, MA and I'll be … [Read more...]