Why I Can't Vote for Hillary Clinton
I love listening to NPR’s Here and Now to get the rundown on issues of the day, but I’ve never commented on their website after listening....
Slut Shaming: Emily Lindin's Book Sparks An Important Conversation
On today’s NPR broadcast of Here and Now, journalist Robin Young interviewed Emily Lindin about her book Unslut: A Diary and Memoir. The...
Violence Against Women in South Carolina
Violence against women is an international crisis. For me, "Think Globally; Act Locally" applies directly to this issue. When I first...
Thanksgiving is for Healing and Gratitude...No Matter What
This time of year can be hard for those who are in the midst of their battles as they recover from emotional abuse, sexual abuse, or some...
A Short Love Letter for Father’s Day
Photo: Dad and me, April 1974 A girl’s father is the yardstick by which she’ll measure all the other men in her life. Without my...
Minors Who Molest: It's Still Serious
In light of the recent Duggar family story, I thought this was an appropriate story to share from fellow author, Krista Wagner. When an...
It's All in Your Head
May is Mental Health Month When someone has a physical illness, we offer sympathy and gestures of goodwill. But when someone suffers...
Lifting the Gag Order: Speak Out About Sexual Assault
“Anyone who has been the target of sexual or physical predation will know that, too often, the victim's voice is the first casualty of...
Speaking Out: It's Never too Late
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and this year the relevance is especially poignant. High profile celebrities stand among the...
