The Car that Ran on Prayers

I lost my friend, my literary agent, and my religion in a few weeks. I was at a loss as to where my book would land…

The Ebb and Flow of Trauma

Trigger warning: Sexual assault June has once again arrived. One of my personalities deleted all of the social media apps … More

Today marks one year since I woke up, preparing for one of the most difficult days of my 50 years, … More

The day after my 51st birthday at 6:19 pm, I was sitting at my dining room table contemplating what I … More

A couple of days ago I signed the first rental lease I have signed in over 15 years. I was … More

In North Carolina, I was met with the proof of a fact that I had no way of knowing when … More

I LOVE my salad creations. I admit, at times, they have been full of more bacon than lettuce, but over … More

Over seven years ago, I met a Staffordshire Terrier who changed my opinion about dogs. I had been afraid of … More

I have written many Facebook posts that started with the quote, “To Stand UP to LIVE you must first get … More

“It is as if people have forgotten that on the other side of that computer screen is a PERSON, regardless of their political stance!”