As it appeared on Elephant Journal This storm I see coming has settled in on me. Relapse is the opposite of the sky opening as clouds roll off and … [Read more...]
Boycott Bloomingdale’s: Clear on Consent Campaign
November 22, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
I've got some mindful ways to make a difference in the world this holiday season in response to the date rapey ad that Bloomingdale's ran a little … [Read more...]
Dear Bloomingdale’s: Please Show This at Your Next All-Staff Meeting
November 16, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
People have asked what the approval process is at Bloomingdale's and if anyone lost their job over the now pulled offensive and and poorly apologized … [Read more...]
It’s Not the Starbucks Ad I’m Seeing Red Over: Rape Culture is a Bloomindale’s Ad
November 13, 2015 · by · 1 Comment
"Spike your best friend's egg nog when they are not looking" reads the tag line of the Bloomingdale's ad in a recent holiday catalog. A woman … [Read more...]
Trigger Points Anthology: Abuse Survivors Experiences of Parenting Book
October 28, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
This is the first book for and by adults traumatized as children geared specifically towards the experiences of parenting. What I call … [Read more...]
The Pummeling Isn’t Personal
October 23, 2015 · by · 2 Comments
Another love note for your nervous system. Every morning I take Ella Belle (E.B. White) to the beach to romp and play. She's a year old. If I don't … [Read more...]
Congratulations! You Have PTSD!
October 13, 2015 · by · 5 Comments
This is another love note to your nervous system for crisis times. It's something I've been thinking about for weeks. Driving home the other day I … [Read more...]
Dose of Hope: Brene Brown, Elizabeth Gilbert & Soul Food Magic
October 4, 2015 · by · Leave a Comment
Did you know Elizabeth Gilbert has a FREE podcast called Magic Lessons? I didn't either. Not before this morning. I know now thanks to Laura Davis. … [Read more...]
If Bella Bond Lived She’d Be a Jane Doe
September 23, 2015 · by · 3 Comments
People love Bella Bond not because they care about her, children or preventing child abuse but because she is the perfect victim. Dead, silent and … [Read more...]
Forget-Me-Not Father
September 17, 2015 · by · 2 Comments
Later appeared in Elephant Journal "Want to support the Disabled Veterans?" she asked as I pushed my grocery cart by the table. "Why not?" I … [Read more...]