Writing, Art, Etc.
I Don’t Want to Be the Poster Child for Trauma Anymore
*I originally published this in May of 2025. After just a few days, I quietly removed it. I clung to what I know best and distrusted that I could make …
I’ll Write When the Kids Are Grown: The Story We Told Ourselves
*Written 2021. Resharing 2026. When I first landed on the Internet scene in 1999, I quickly checked out the situation and, without (too much) fear or overthinking it, I launched …
Win a Signed Copy of My Book! (US Only)
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED! The First 22 Years Are the Hardest is available on Amazon in print and ebook. If one of your goals is reading more books and wearing a …
Let’s do old-fashioned blogging again!
I miss the good ole days of blogging, back when it was brand new, before it was even called “blogging.” We were just writing about our lives, sharing stories to …
The Power of Reaching “Just One”
I recently heard someone say they wouldn’t waste their time speaking on a stage to just 50-100 people. My eyes widened. Waste your time? On just 50-100 people? Wow. I …
On This Day In History: Walking Onto My Second TEDx Stage
“The Survivor’s Resume” by Angela Giles Klocke explores how survivors of domestic violence and trauma can reframe the ways they coped to see the strengths beneath. It invites listeners to …
On This Day In History: Ask Me About My Tiara is Released
On this day in history, my first TEDx talk went live into the world! I owe this woman an apology. I have not been super kind to her for this …
“I’ll go with you” On Coaching & Support
It was my granddaughter’s first soccer game. She started off well enough, as any small child will who is excited but unsure about what to do, where to go, and …
FREE EBOOK: The First 22 Years Are the Hardest Memoir, 2/9-2/13/26
My ebook is free for the next 5 days! While the free days have passed, you can always grab the book on KindleUnlimited or for a very low price — …
Shadow Work: 7 Journal Prompts to Help You Write Your Heart Out
Journaling is such a powerful tool. Many use it to process trauma or just a regular day. I find it helpful in processing not only my past but also how …