To increase awareness of Domestic Violence Month, this is a re-post about the intensity of writing a novel on the topic of domestic abuse. One out of four women live in destructive relationships. Some of them sit next to you at church or at work. Some of them are in your family. It is important …
We’ve seen her story in current events. Gabby Petito, dead at 22. Obviously involved in an abusive relationship. No matter who hit whom or who started the argument, Gabby did not deserve to be murdered. Yet this is sometimes the result of an abusive relationship. It does not end well. Even in such relationships that …
Abigail’s counselor gave her some pamphlets about safe places for women and a phone number she could call. “Just in case you need help,” the counselor said. On her way home, Abigail stopped at Sonic, suddenly hungry for cheese tots and a cherry limeade. She browsed through the pamphlets that described some of the symptoms …
My son and I joke about October being the best month for sports with multiple choices. College football begins with all the usual rivalries. Depending on the day and the teams, we wear the appropriate T-shirts. Baseball winds down with the World Series. Sadly, we are not cheering for the Royals this year. The NFL …
Dear Deb, The book is finished. You would be so glad. If you were here, we would celebrate at a Mexican restaurant with fabulous guacamole. Plenty of chips. Constant refills. You would give me hugs and “I knew you could do it” words. Throughout our meal, I would be thanking you for pushing me, for …