Torture—unlike abuse, which is often spontaneous and unintentional, though still scarring—is premeditated. It is designed to methodically dismantle a person’s identity and humanity. To destroy safety. To diminish hope for…
Things I struggle with—all special days. Mother’s Day reminded me of the last time I sat with my mother and sister. I have a framed picture from that dinner, which…
It was communicated collectively and consistently to me, that who I was (am) is THE problem. In my 40s, I found a program of recovery to help me begin to heal…
One of the most amazing aspects of life with Sweet Greg is our partnership as equals, our collaboration, working as a team, though often I attempt to be his boss,…