END THE BACKLOG Give closure to Rape victims Give jail time to Abuser What are we saying to victims? Victims are not important?. Raped at 11 & 12 years old, I didn't tell a soul. My mother would have beat me silly. Some of you will know this first hand. It takes close to six… Continue reading Hundreds of Thousands RAPE KITS UNTESTED
Month: April 2014
Mariel Hemingway presents “Running From Crazy”
Mariel Hemingway is the granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway. Mariel's documentary explores her famous family's history with Mental Illness and heartbreaking suicides. Premiering on the OWN network this Sunday at 9:00pm EST. I would double-check the start time. Information about the documentary including start times is probably on OWN's website. Their family has faced generations of… Continue reading Mariel Hemingway presents “Running From Crazy”
Mariel Hemingway presents "Running From Crazy"
Mariel Hemingway is the granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway. Mariel's documentary explores her famous family's history with Mental Illness and heartbreaking suicides. Premiering on the OWN network this Sunday at 9:00pm EST. I would double-check the start time. Information about the documentary including start times is probably on OWN's website. Their family has faced generations of… Continue reading Mariel Hemingway presents "Running From Crazy"
NO MORE George R.R. Martin
NO MORE EXCUSES MEANS NO MORE EXCUSES. It doesn't mean Television & Cable Networks get a pass. George R.R. Martin of Game of Thorns doesn't agree. The cliffhanger last week named Breaker of Chains was an INCESTUOUS RAPE SCENE. One viewer said "it was the most disturbing scene ever". At first George gave lip service saying it… Continue reading NO MORE George R.R. Martin
NO MORE EXCUSES
No More Silence. No More Violence. Tune in for the NO MORE Excuses SVU Marathon This Sunday on USA The link will take you to information about event and how you can help. There's an extensive list of resources. Mariska Hargitay who plays a cop on SVU, gives a special address. Mariska started the Joyful… Continue reading NO MORE EXCUSES
Where I Surf and Blog
This is where I start my day, you can see I'm on the organized side. My office would be perfect if I didn't have three animals in there. They are like children either fighting or having a melt down. Life could be so much worse. Truly I know how blessed I am. I like to… Continue reading Where I Surf and Blog
Stations of the Cross
This post does not preach or try to convert anyone of any religion. It's the story of my intersection with the Catholic Church at 13 years old. In my recent post "I Almost Killed My Father" I told of spending a year at a Convent for bad girls. It is here I became familiar to the Catholic… Continue reading Stations of the Cross
Meds & Musing
Rosie Perez Oscar Nominated Actress has released a memoir about her road to survival with a Mentally Ill mother. I saw her on a talk show not long ago. Rosie is open, no glossing over her past. She is a survivor. The book, Handbook for an Unpredictable Life. I found it on Amazon. Many are focusing on Child… Continue reading Meds & Musing
Female Circumcision on rise in US
I believe FGM is the most horrific form of child abuse. The article is difficult to read. If you are not familiar with the practice, I pray you're outraged. I had no idea the practice of Female Genital Mutilation was a growing trend in the US. I found the article on NBC.com under World News with… Continue reading Female Circumcision on rise in US
Praying for Fort Hood
I am heartbroken to hear about the shootings at Fort Hood yesterday. My thoughts and prayers go out to the victim's family. Please know there are people around the world who are holding your hand. My heart breaks for the shooters family. His family is suffering for the loss of their son and the victims and… Continue reading Praying for Fort Hood
New Mental Health Provisions
This is a copy of the National Alliance of Mental Health newsletter. They are an advocacy group for Mental Health. I'm skeptical anytime our government is focusing on Mental Health. I feel like we get swept under the carpet. Last night the Senate passed HR 4302. Last week the US House signed the bill. The bill… Continue reading New Mental Health Provisions
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