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Jesus loved me when…

Jesus loved me when…

I've been thinking a lot about my brokenness lately, how flawed I am, how confused and difficult I've been in the past, how there have been far too many times I've been dramatic in my life. I am far too hard on myself. My friends say so. My husband and kids, too. I...

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You’re not Doomed

You’re not Doomed

Recent studies highlight the effects of childhood trauma, abuse, neglect and sexual abuse on people long after they experienced the events. Long into adulthood, childhood victims share some common traits: Prone to develop depression Cognitive distortion (seeing the...

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Weinstein: One Good Thing

Weinstein: One Good Thing

Jogging through my  neighborhood this morning, I spied a bird's nest in a crepe myrtle only because its leaves were in the process of shedding. It made me think of exposure. I would never have noticed the nest had it not been for the advent of autumn. All that to say,...

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Sexual Abuse Resources

Sexual Abuse Resources

If you're struggling in the aftermath of #MeToo, I have some free and nearly free resources to offer you. Book Resources: This is FREE on Kindle (a novel, not graphic, about sexual abuse recovery) Not Marked-- it also has my husband Patrick's perspective: This is my...

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The Problem of Misplaced Outrage

The Problem of Misplaced Outrage

When there is abuse of power, things get wonky. And wrong. We've had this experience before, haven't we? A high profile person, a man in power, who demeans, abuses, coerces, silences and marginalizes women--gets away with unlawful behavior for years. His influence is...

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