As a self defense instructor, I teach women the importance of remaining alert, aware of her surroundings at all times. We learn to trust our intuition and to live peacefully, while preparing to be our own line of defense. As International Women’s Day arrives may we accept the challenge to be alert. Alert to and […]
Dragonfly Retreat – Your Journey of Recovery July 24-26, 2020 Optional VIP Day: July 23 or 27 Jamaica Beach, Texas 77554
Are you tired, scared, lonely? “Come on in and have some tea.” ~Terri St. Cloud I came across Bone Sigh Arts during one of my hardest times and have followed it for years now. Terri’s insights are relevant and genuine. I feel seen, heard and validated when I read her simple, profound words. While we have […]
“…Anger and frustration are frequently signs/symptoms of deeply buried pain…” Once again we are at a crossroads of a powerful entity questioning a survivor who dares greatly and speaks up. Questioning her truth because she waited decades to speak. The purpose of this post is to state my own experience and the timing of disclosing […]
Unexpressed pain leads to hopelessness. Writing, provides a means for me to express my pain, to sort the mess out and start letting it go. Our feelings need to be expressed, they are energy in motion. If we repress, ignore or deny our feelings they don’t go away. Instead they fester and come out deeper, […]
I Am Priceless movement was created to enlighten, empower, and enrich the lives of women. We are preparing to launch with a video campaign in January. You are priceless and we would be honored for you to join our video. Follow this link IAP sign for videos – photos print your poster, in color if you can; […]
While the following rant is mine, I speak up for all who have yet to find their own voice. As one who greatly dislikes the insults, punches, and toiling of politics, I stay out of the arena. I have cast my vote without posting, sharing, tweeting, about it. And while I will agree both current candidates […]
When we live almost entirely in our conscious mind, our intuition will be undeveloped. Our culture favors logic and when we are unable to logically defend our reasons, our intuition tends to be discounted. This process begins in childhood leading us to discount our own feelings and subconscious. We learn to doubt our ability to […]
As I am sitting here preparing for my next speaking event, the WGLA Leadership in Excellence Annual Conference, I started considering savvy safety for travel. One thought led to another and since Spring Break is just around the corner, it seems like an appropriate time to share Savvy Travel Tips. Let me know how these […]
What to do if you are home during a break in…. No one wants to consider this real possiblity. Yet, having a safety plan can really make a difference and help you and your loved ones survive. Before a Break In: Make a plan. Call a family meeting. Is everyone ambulatory? If not, […]
Strangulation is a serious and debilitating action. It is imperative you know how to counter it immediately and do so. You can pass out within seconds and die within minutes. Time IS of the essence. Don’t count on begging or pleading. Be prepared. YWCA has an informative blog post on this topic. Read it here: Strangulation. […]
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS, the practice of remaining alert in the present moment and aware of the reality of the present situation. If your reality changes and becomes dangerous, you are better able to handle and mitigate the threat, getting yourself to safety. Respect and listen to, act on your intuition. Rate your level of situational awareness […]
The month of Love… Last year I wrote about Love and 50 Shades of Grey. You can read it here: 50 Shades… My views haven’t changed; coersion, stalking, and/or controlling another person is NOT love; not in teen relationships, not in adult relationships, not in heterosexual relationships, not in homosexual relationships. NOT EVER! February is also […]
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Everything Happens for a Reason… I know I have said this. I have mimed this expression, which others have said to me, and around me. Just as so many other thoughts have been inherited and embraced without question. Among the varied life lessons 2015 brought me, it is to be more comfortable questioning that which […]
Regardless of where or how you meet, intimate partner violence, aka: domestic violence, is real. It is not your fault. No one is immune. Going to church, meeting your signicant other in church, at a bar, club, online or in school, being a Christian, not being a Christian, all of these factors are irrelevant when it […]
