Sharon is Here.
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It is time to share some of what has kept me busy since last summer and part of the reason why I haven’t had time to post. Sharon Holmes has moved in to live with me. My daughter gave up her room so she could be comfortable. Sharon has been sick you see, and this day was a good day.
Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers….. No matter what the past, when you are sick and have no one you do the right thing.
All your best wishes are well received.
Blessings,
Dawn
February 6th, 2007 at 7:14 am
I would like to extend heartfelt and deepest well wishes to Sharon during this challenging time in your life. I have followed your story for quite some time now and have gotten a real sense as to the strength and character you possess as a woman. It’s wonderful you and Dawn have remained friends throughout the years and this act of kindness on her part will remain with both of you always. Be well.
Sincerely,
Lgiroux
February 6th, 2007 at 5:47 pm
Dawn,
Please extend to Sharon my best wishes for recovery and comfort. You, Sharon, and Jade are very fortunate to have each other in your lives. If love can cure what’s ailing Sharon then she is in the best place possible.
Movie Fan
February 6th, 2007 at 8:40 pm
I think that it’s great that you and Sharon have maintained such a tight relationship through the years. Say hello to her from a fellow RN, and I hope she makes a full recovery. From what I’ve gathered from Wonderland, and the interview she gave in Wadd that she’s a pretty tough bird. I’m also sorry that you haven’t had your book published yet, Dawn. I’m sure the book is fascinating. I have been looking for it ever since I saw Wonderland, and it mentioned in the epilogue that you were writing the book. Unfortunately, as you’ve found out, the writing business is pretty rough, even when you have a compelling story to tell. Good luck with it, and I hope the book gets published soon.
I’ve been meaning to write a note to you, because we’re about the same age, and I went through the same experiences with the drugs as you did, especially the cocaine. When I moved on to meth, is where things really came apart for me, not to mention the daily boozing that I did. I got off the drugs in 1988, and thank God I came through. Quite a few of my so called drug friends didn’t fare so well. The meth took it’s toll on so many people.
Anyway, best of luck with everything. I’ll check your site often for any updates.
February 7th, 2007 at 2:12 pm
I extend get well wishes to Sharon and said a prayer for all of you. Dawn, I agree that it’s great your friendship with Sharon is still going. Take care all of you.
February 11th, 2007 at 1:10 pm
Prayers for Sharon. When will your book be out????
February 11th, 2007 at 8:48 pm
Hi Dawn. Good to finally here from you and please let Sharon know she is in my prayers. Just when you think you have suffered enough for 1 lifetime something else comes from out of no where. But from what I know of Sharon through your postings and other things Ive read and seen i know she just as you has amazing strength and courage. If anyone can fight an illness it would be her. Also as so many i am still waiting for the book with baited breath. I barnes and noble, amazon and some of the other book websites for pre-order offers on it periodically although I know that you will let us know the second you have a confirmed release date. God bless both of you and God bless your angel of a daughter for her selfless act of giving up her room. I was a little girl myself not soooo many years ago and I remember a little girls room can often be her very special sanctuary. What a special little person you have brought into this world. God Bless You All.
February 12th, 2007 at 8:34 am
Dear Dawn,
I am a relatively new visitor to your website and find your story uplifting and fascinating. I saw the Wonderland movie a while back and wanted more information so I googled names from the movie and found your website. I have been following your postings and comments since then and find you to be a wonderful, caring person. I have so many questions, and can’t wait for the book to come out so they will be answered. Your update on the book would be most appreciated. I hope that you will be able to keep posting to this website, despite what ugly, hateful people may say- as I have read from your comments. Also, I must commend you for taking Sharon into your home, what a gracious act. Take care, and I can’t wait to hear what you are doing with your life next.
Thank you,
Ashley
February 20th, 2007 at 6:00 pm
Hey Dawn, it’s been a while since I’ve visited your website, glad to hear you are doing okay. I’m sorry to hear that Sharon Holmes is ill but I’m sure your being there for her is a great comfort and inspiration to her. My best wishes to both of you, two very strong women whom I admire. Can’t wait until your book comes out. Take care.
February 21st, 2007 at 4:14 pm
Wow that is what Sharon looks like. Nice to hear she is doing well.
February 21st, 2007 at 4:20 pm
Oopps..didn’t see the part about Sharon being ill. She does look happy to be with Dawn’s family, and is that Thor the second in the pic?
February 22nd, 2007 at 4:51 pm
Sharon is a very lucky to have people around her who are so generous and loving. Hope all is well with you. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Lesley
February 23rd, 2007 at 8:44 pm
From what I have read, I know life has been tough for Sharon. I pray she experiences a remission of her illness. Sixty -something isn’t old in this day and age. Hope for the best!
March 3rd, 2007 at 4:47 pm
I hope Dawn is able to publish her book soon. I will look forward to reading it. This is 2007, but her story is still relevant as ever. Addictions can literally kills us.
I have had my own personal struggle with keeping my sanity in a world that can be completely insane. But I rely on a Power greater than myself to to keep me sane, one day at a time. To anyone out there who reads this , and is still struggling I have one message for you: you can do it!!
March 4th, 2007 at 6:15 pm
I’m so sorry to hear that Sharon isn’t well. Please keep us posted on her health and how things are advancing with your book. I can’t wait to buy a copy
Love and blessings to you all..
Daun
March 8th, 2007 at 12:21 pm
thats a really nice picture of Sharon. I hope she will get better.
Is your book going to be translated to Swedish? Hope so, other wise I have to read it in English.
take care!
March 15th, 2007 at 4:32 pm
Greetings Dawn and Sharon,
I hope all is going well and wish Sharon all the best. Things are going well here in Los Angeles BUT: I am still waiting on your book. I really think you will do well with sells of it. Please email me when it is out.
Are you going to do a signing in L.A.?
Best wishes,
J.T. n L.A.
March 17th, 2007 at 11:49 am
Hello Dawn,
I have not visited this website in a while but thought I would take another peek and she how you are doing. I admire you so much for the kindness and compassion you spread to others. Sharon Holmes is very lucky to have you amongst her circle of friends/family. I enjoyed seeing you again at the SFTS Soup Supper. I was delighted to meet your daughter Jade. If you don’t remember me, we met last year at the SFTS planning meeting for the yearly parade. I had originally planned to volunteer with SFTS however a new opportunity presented itself. I instead decided to become a Long-Term Care Ombudsman, which is also a volunteer position. This is my real calling as I worked in Administration in Long Term Care for ten years. Please don’t get discouraged when you get “ugly mail” from people out there. Unfortunately, there are many mentally ill people in the world who feel it necessary to spread hate and discontent to all around them. This blog is a wonderful outlet for those faced with difficult obstacles in their lives. It let’s all of us know we are not alone. Keep up the good work !!
Best Wishes,
Michelle
March 18th, 2007 at 11:02 pm
how unselfish and wonderful of you to spend your life helping others who have or are experiencing what you suffered. you will make a difference in this world–the most significant activity one could ask of oneself. good luck and may you touch many.
April 3rd, 2007 at 10:14 pm
Hello Dawn,
It has been a while, but I still log on from time to time to see when your book is going to be out. I hope Sharon gets well and makes a full recovery.
April 5th, 2007 at 4:27 am
hi dawn i think you and sharon are the best thing since sliced bread, my love to sharon, i hope everyones okay, do u ever see susan launius atal?
my love sancha
April 11th, 2007 at 12:11 am
Dawn,
Is there anyway to contact you through your email or something? Or anyway to tell or ask you something without having it posted? I couldn’t find anyway to do it, so I apologize I had to even post this…Please let me know. I typed in my required email address in its box.
April 25th, 2007 at 3:02 pm
My prayers are with Sharon, you and your family. Bless your heart for opening your home. I think it’s wonderful to have another strong female in your daughter’s life! Take care.
May 15th, 2007 at 1:35 pm
I am amazed the two of you are still together and like family. I guess something good came out of all that drama. Looking forward to your book. C
June 3rd, 2007 at 10:53 pm
Hello Sharon and Dawn,
My prayers are with you Sharon! I wish you comfort and recovery!
One question I would love to ask Sharron, did Eddie Nash ever threaten your life or did you keep what you saw to yourself…did the police ever question you? Do you ever think that if you would have told the police Eddie would have gone to jail for life? I would personally have been frightened for my life and never told a soul, I don’t ridicule you or judge you I am just very interested, the story you two experienced is a look down my road if I wouldn’t have taken the exit I did and it is frightfully interesting, people often ask themselves what if, well this movie answers my what if….thank you!!
June 4th, 2007 at 2:40 am
I am truly amazed that you still have each other in your hearts. It says a great deal about the person you have become and not just someone that needed her at that awful/wonderful time in your life. You are a example and I hope that all whom you have touched are lead by it. Get well wishes to Sharon
July 5th, 2007 at 9:20 pm
Dawn,
As a LAPD Officer I have followed the Wonderland Murder investigation for a number of years. I was not on the Dept back in 1981 but have spoken to Detectives that were at the crime scene. I find the incident very interesting including the events that led up to the actual murders and the aftermath. I hope your book really goes into detail about each person that was involved and what became of them. It would be very interesting just to sit and talk to you and Mrs Sharon Holmes that were involved and knew these people. Take care and God bless….
August 23rd, 2007 at 12:58 am
God Bless Sharon and you too Dawn…thinking of you both gives me strength…you both are in my prayers. That is a lovely happy picture…thanks for posting it.
September 11th, 2007 at 9:43 am
yes god bless u both i agree with dawn it to gives me strength… (:
September 20th, 2007 at 7:00 pm
Hi dawn,
i tried to get in touch with you but it didnt go thru i guess because i didn’t receive an answer.hope you remember me need to talk to you.serena
September 21st, 2007 at 8:47 am
Hello, My name is Charity I am 21 and I have two children of my own, which they are my life, I just want to send out my best wishes to both of you and Sharon, You two are both wonderful people, for what you had put up with through out your lives, I am one that has not been through what you two have, But my mother was in a realtionship with my father like that, I was never beaten or raped I haven’t even done any hardcore drugs, but I am so glad that I watched that movie and I am currently trying to find your bookDawn so I can read it, Best of luck with your family…Sharon and the best of luck to you.
Always in my Heart,
Charity
September 23rd, 2007 at 2:05 pm
Prayers to Sharon. She’s lucky to have you & your daughter.
Thank you for sharing on your website.
October 1st, 2007 at 2:12 am
Thank your for sharing your story. I just watched Wonderland and I feel for both of you. Sharon and You experienced something that has developed into a bond of friendship. Your both brave and caring women, who can inspire many with you story. God bless you both and what a lovely blessing God has given you both to share…Jade!
I will be looking for your book, I am sorry that you both had to endure such pain.
October 1st, 2007 at 5:22 pm
WOW! I SAW THE MOVIE LAST NIGHT AND WAS DEEPLY DISTURBED. I AM 33 NOW, BUT WHEN I WAS IN MY LATE TEENS, I HAD A LOT OF PEOPLE AROUND ME MURDERED BECAUSE OF DRUGS (INCLUDING A BOYFRIED) AND TO THIS DAY HAVE TROUBLE GOING OUT EXCEPT TO WORK AND HOME IN CASE SOMEONE MIGHT RECOGNIZE ME, BECAUSE I WAS SUCH A HORRIBLE PERSON AND ALSO KNOW TOO MUCH ABOUT TOO MANY THINGS. I JOINED THE NAVY TO GET AWAY AND HAVE BEEN CLEAN EVER SINCE. BUT THOSE FEW YEARS ALMOST SEEM LIKE A BAD DREAM, ALTHOUGH I KNOW THEY HAPPENED. HOW DOES ONE OVERCOME FEELING LIKE “DAMAGED GOODS” WHEN TRYING TO HAVE A MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIP?, KNOWING IN MY OWN MIND THE THINGS I’VE DONE WHEN I WAS “HIGH”. I CAN’T HELP BUT BE INTRIGUED AND DISGUSTED AT THE SAME TIME OVER THE “WODERLAND” INCIDENT.
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:34 am
First of all, sorry about my english.
Hello Dawn, I´m writing to you because I feel close to your history. A friend leave me a dvd of the movie Wonderland, and, Idon’tt know why or why now, when I´ve finished the movie I felt some connection with thcharactersrs (and you are one of them).
Some years ago I was a recognized as a kind of night partier (constantly going from one cabaret to another, making porn movies, and consuming any kind of drugs and alcohol). A way of life that constantly was making me think that there`s nothing in the future.
But now, some years have passed, and I am an example that It is possible to leave this kind of self killing life.
My “party life” is only mementotobecausese now, thanking a lot to the Buddhism and to havreceivedetransmissionon of Dharma from great masters, I´m a consultant for human resourcdevelopmentent and a master of Dharma and meditation techniques.
Anything is possible, and if you deserve it, all the universe wiconspireate for yowellnessnes!
A lot of kisses and all my wishes to you and Sharon, Federico
October 5th, 2007 at 9:33 pm
I wish the best for you both. I saw the movie and did a little investigating myself to find out the real story. Sharon is a very strong woman. I have faith she can beat any illness she may have. She has alot of power within and she will come out of this stronger then before. Please let us know how things are going. Good luck to you all.
MarcyM
February 2nd, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Best wishes to you and Sharon. Thanks for sharing your story. I would like to be placed on the list for information about when the new book will be available. Thanks-
April 20th, 2008 at 10:37 am
I Have been reading up on the Wonderland Murders lately and came across your site. Very Nice! It’s nice that you and Sharon Holmes are Friends; that is special she seems like such a sweet forgiving soul. The Two of you have been through so much and I’m not surprised a kinship between the two of you developed. Your both Rare Females in a very good way.
Blessings to you and Sharon… I pray that her health will improve. How is she doing?
May 20th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
OMGosh I hope she’s okay. Can we get an update? Just from watching the movies one can’t help but kinda just want you two to sort of be happy forever. Ugh, and thanks for being an inspiration with addiction, even though I’m still fighting between going to AA then like a dumbass running wild.