It’s time to talk about something that is going to make all of us uncomfortable. When does sexual perpetration actually begin? It is commonly understood that predators often have multiple victims prior to actually being convicted of sexual assault, but we rarely talk about when and how this emerges. The verdict? According to the USContinue reading “It Starts Sooner Than You Think”
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It’s More Than a Pretty Ribbon
by Jennifer Brierly Are you aware that gastroparesis awareness month is in August. What about National Pediculosis prevention month? Do you know when that is? What that is? (Lice and September.) Many of us are vaguely aware of some of the more well publicized awareness months. We might have ribbon magnets on our cars or pinnedContinue reading “It’s More Than a Pretty Ribbon”
But… I’m not an Addict
The Shock of Recovery Discovery By: Cassi Cox I don’t know if you’ve ever been in the position where something that didn’t ever apply to you suddenly hits you like a ton of bricks. It just happened to me. I was sitting in my substance use disorder counseling class, completely shook, as my professor walkedContinue reading “But… I’m not an Addict”
The Control and Shame Spiral
by Deborah Schiefer It starts with an inoccuous phone call. The curveball’s been pitched, plans change, life seemingly unravels. Fight, flight, freeze, fawn. One inoccuous phone call somehow morphs into the catalyst for a crashing world. Emotions run high and in the moment, it all seems so logical. Because, for your fractured mind, it isContinue reading “The Control and Shame Spiral”
Healing Life
by Deborah Schiefer Activation Warning: Part of a birth story is shared in this blog. While it was a healing experience for me and is being used to demonstrate what trauma-informed care can look like, it may resurface painful or traumatic memories for some readers. “Do you want to feel him crowning? You can justContinue reading “Healing Life”
Be Worthy of the Histories You Learn
by Deborah Schiefer There is an account I follow on Instagram – a Holocaust survivor and her granddaughter. Both of these women are light and love in dark spaces. The grandmother’s, a story of fight and resiliency. The granddaughter’s, one of love and inspiration. A few weeks ago, someone responded to my comment on oneContinue reading “Be Worthy of the Histories You Learn”
Let’s Talk About Bruno
by Deborah Schiefer My kids are OBSESSED with Disney’s new movie, Encanto. Or, as my 3 year old lovingly calls it, “Encanto with the cracks.” And can someone – anyone – please tell me I’m not the only Mom bopping around the kitchen to a mental soundtrack from the movie? Some days, cleaning house isContinue reading “Let’s Talk About Bruno”
Survivor, I’m With You
by Deborah Schiefer Dear Survivor, This first part’s for you. I see you. I feel you. This hell you’re walking as you struggle to step out of the victimization brought onto you and into the survivorhood this walk calls you into – It isn’t forever. This is the hardest part. As people learn and questionContinue reading “Survivor, I’m With You”
An Open Letter to Turning Point USA
By: Cassi Cox and Deborah Schiefer Turning Point USA and Alex Clark, On Friday, January 29, 2021, your Youtube show published with an interview in which you blasted a rape survivor discussed a controversy surrounding Jennifer Christie’s testimony. I am choosing not to discuss the fact that you formed an opinion and cruelly maligned anContinue reading “An Open Letter to Turning Point USA”
I Won’t Be Silenced
by Deborah Schiefer The Little Lawyer. That was one of my nicknames as a child, given proudly by my Dad when he realized that when I know I’m right, no one can convince me otherwise or force me to back down. When I know I’m right, I’ll push until you also know that I knowContinue reading “I Won’t Be Silenced”
The Journey is Real 