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Sometimes I am given an opportunity to share my story. This past week, the KC Star ran an article about domestic violence and I was asked to talk about my history and life as a survivor. I don’t spend a … Continue reading
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Tagged abuse, activist, advocate, authenticity, battered women, being real, challenges, change the world, choices, comfort zone, compassion, confidence, courage, decisions, difficulty, divorce, domestic violence, emotions, experiences, fear, Feelings, girl power, girl warrior, good parent, Growth, gun violence, healing, Health, healthy, hero, history, hope, hurt, inspiration, life, life and death, life lessons, little known facts, love, loving others, memories, mercy, monsters, motivation, narcissist, overcome, parenting, perseverance, Persistence, personal growth, perspective, powerful, priorities, raising children, raising good kids, reflection, self development, self esteem, Shannon Joy, single mother, single parent, Social Issues, strength, survivor, victory, warrior, wisdom, woman
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I imagine it’s me
I open the door, hoping that all the things I’ve heard are lies. The creak is muffled by the sounds of sobbing. Some softly crying, some wailing, some frozen in fear, immobile and unable to understand what it happening. “Mami! … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Family Matters, Feelings, Growth, Mental Health, parenting, Refugees, religion, Social Issues, Uncategorized
Tagged abuse, Advice, biblical perspective, border, border crossing, children, democrat, detain, Family, Feelings, feminism, friends, generosity, heartbreak, history, hope, illegal immigration, imagine, immigrants, kindness, life, pain, political issues, politics, questions, Refugees, relationships, religion, repiublican, safety, Social Issues, strangers, truth, world refugee day
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The Little Big Year
Oh the memories. This was my first home after I left the shelter. 900 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 1 very tiny bathroom. The washer was in the kitchen and the dryer was in a closet in another room. … Continue reading
Posted in adventures, dreams, Family, Feelings, Growth, memories, My daily life, Social Issues, Uncategorized
Tagged 2018, becoming, better, big things, bigger, blessed, choices, creating, decisions, dreams, freedom, Growth, home, home sweet home, hope, little things, more, new year, passion, power, reminisce, starting small, thankful
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Flash Fiction Friday – Manchester
Chapter 1: Birthdays are the best! I can’t wait to see her reaction when she sees her gift! I never really thought about birthdays much until I had my own child, my wonderful little Lyla. But when I looked into those … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Feelings, Fiction, Mental Health, parenting, Uncategorized
Tagged Ariana Grande, bombing, concert, dad, daughter, England, Family, Fatherhood, Feelings, flash fiction, history, hope, imagination, inspiration, love, Manchester, parenting, questions, Teenager, tragedy, turmoil
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May 10 – Dear Mom,
We are all grown now, the eight babies you birthed. I am not sure how that feels. But I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know how much I appreciate you. I know we don’t get much time together, … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Family Matters, Feelings, Forgiveness, Growth, Health, Mental Health, Mother's Day, My daily life, Uncategorized
Tagged being a mom, blessed, daughter, dear mom, Family, gratitude, hope, hugs, letter to my mother, love, mama, mom, mom of eight, mommy, mother, Mother's Day, open letter, parenting, parenting regrets, regrets, sacrifice, smiles
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The Monster Under My Bed
Fear. That dreadful feeling. The racing heart, shaking hands, heat creeping up my neck, eyes wide, brimming with tears. Adrenaline rushing to my rescue, as my body goes into fight or flight mode. Feeling like a little girl, being dragged … Continue reading
Posted in Growth, Uncategorized
Tagged becoming, courage, defeat, dreams, elizabeth gilbert, fear, Growth, harry potter, hope, little girl, monsters, overcoming, peace, shadows, vision, wisdom
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