Fifteen years ago today, my life changed. An old life of heartbreak and pain and lots and lots of tears came to an end, and a new life of hope and growth and joy began. But the journey to who I am today didn’t magically happen with the ending of one life. It’s been a…
Tag Archives: awarenessBefore I ever picked up a camera, I was a storyteller. I love when I can take pictures that say more than “CHEESE!” If you can see beyond and into the picture to the story it holds, I am thrilled. And sometimes I just want to tell a story through a series of pictures, which… *Note: The following contains sensitive information about childhood sexual molestation. January 2011 Sometimes when I walk past an elderly man in the grocery store, I smell my great-grandfather. Once while working at a college, a student came into my office and chattered on about how excited he was to be back in school at his… In the background of the “What a great project!” chatter is another running thought: “Don’t talk about it.” Countless people have contacted me to talk about how they love the idea of The Tiara Project. When asked if they have a story to share or if they would like to wear a tiara, they often… Abused Bows and lace, A pretty face. A little girl, With so much curl. A happy child, As it may seem. Her face aglow, With so much gleam. But oh so very sad is she, A little girl — abused as can be. I wrote this poem when I was 11 years old…. Sexual assault and abuse is any type of sexual activity that you do not agree to, including: Inappropriate touching Vaginal, anal, or oral penetration Sexual intercourse that you say no to Rape Attempted rape Child molestation READ MORE HERE People who hurt others, who hit, who touch, who yell, who control…we know they are liars. They lie and act and put on this show that they are regular, kind people. But we know they lie. The flip-side? Victims lie. Someone once said to me, “There’s nothing I can do to help my sister. All… “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” (King James Version) I’m not sure how I found this verse as a child, but I clung to it. I… 
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