During this time of COVID-19, it is beautiful art that will sustain us. A “Praise Song for the Pandemic” is one such poem
An Open Letter to Prince Harry
Trauma survivors had an experience of watching Prince Harry be bold in protecting his wife even in the face of immense pressure. We are grateful.
An open letter to Premier Pallister
Dear Premier Pallister, I looked online yesterday to see about an interview I did with Global News on Friday about the recent horrible assault on the liquor store employee in Tyndall Park. I stumbled upon an article that mentions the two of us. The article quoted you as saying: “Ultimately, it’s just got to be …
Veterans teach us about us
Maybe the challenges veterans have as they return to civilian life it about what’s wrong with our culture.
World Peace starts at Home
I have had opportunity this year to hear of the devastating effects of serving in the military. Loss of life is what we often hear about in the news. However, so many serve–and while their hearts remain beating, they thrum uncontrollably dealing with the traumatic effects of service. Their families then also deal with the …
Of Bird Feeders and Trauma
There was about a year in my life when I was in very close contact with a trauma survivor. Despite the fact that I had known him a long time, it seemed he didn’t trust me. I would ask him, “How was your day?” as part of friendly conversation, he would suggest that I was …
Changed: An open letter to Dr. Blasey Ford
Dear Dr. Blasey Ford, Today was a day unlike any other for you. A day you’d avoided for literally decades, and then, with the eyes of the world literally watching on live television, you re-lived the most traumatic moments of your life. I’m shaking a little, with tears in my eyes just imagining what that …
Arousal Nonconcordance–A term for us all to learn
Trigger warning: This blog will attempt to explain something that sexual assault survivors will find disturbing and upsetting. The video goes into more explicit (but appropriate and incredibly helpful) detail. Those who have experienced sexual violence may find this blog is a trigger for them. Please take care of yourself and don’t read it if it will …
Third Anniversary–Leather
It has been three years since Husband and I stood before family and friends to commit our lives to each other…our third anniversary. Maybe now we are an old married couple? 😉 Pastor John was one of the officiants at our ceremony. He means a lot to both of us, as he has had significant …
A letter to the woman triggered by #MeToo
Hello to the woman who is struggling with the #MeToo movement, A person pretty much has to live under a rock not to know about the #MeToo movement these days. So very many women are feeling, for the first time, they can speak out and have their sexual harassment and their sexual assault validated. It …