This may or may not be clear to people, but I have two birthdays. My bellybutton birthday on December 29th and another, July 22nd, the anniversary of the day that I got sober. It has been over a decade since I turned away from the need to numb out my emotions. What a journey so [...]

Ahhhh….finally a moment to breath. Saturday was my local shelter’s annual soup supper. Everyone at the shelter has been working overtime in order to make sure all went well and I am honored to say that I was asked to be the quest speaker. Below I’d like to share with you my [...]

April ended with a march on our local campus to raise awareness of Sexual Assault in our community. Everyone was encouraged to wear denim (jeans) as well, in protest of a 1999 Italian ruling where the judge claimed that because a rape victim was wearing denim, she must have aided her assailant! [...]

April — Sexual Assualt Awareness Month.

Dear All,
This poem is among the inspirational writings I keep close to me at all times. I have been meaning to post it, but have been busy with other things. Thanks to Charlotte for reminding me about posting this beautiful poem.
Blessings,
Dawn
ANYWAY….by Mother Teresa
People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centered;
Forgive them [...]

Lately, I’ve been hibernating. On an emotional level, I mean. ‘So what? It’s winter isn’t it?’ I rationalize, even though I’m a bit annoyed with myself, ever cautious that I don’t get depressed. There is days old snow on the ground and the leaves are gone off of the [...]