My son Alex penned this sincere message from his jail cell, as he continues serving time for an addiction problem that eventually erupted in violence. I hope… Read more “To My Father & All the Silent Heroes”
Category: Early Childhood Trauma
In Spite of Everything, I’m Still Here
Music is influential. Just ask a group of overwhelmed parents after a long day with their kids. It conveys their feelings when they cannot. That’s what Alanis… Read more “In Spite of Everything, I’m Still Here”
Don’t Call Me the “B” Word
Before anyone’s imagination runs wild, I’m not talking about that “B” word. I’m talking about another “B” word – one that plays a much larger role at… Read more “Don’t Call Me the “B” Word”
Prison Diary of a Trauma Survivor
My incarcerated 25-year-old son Alex has given me permission to share excerpts from his letters. As a survivor of early childhood trauma, physical abuse and severe neglect,… Read more “Prison Diary of a Trauma Survivor”
The Delayed Effect – Parenting Success Years Later
It was the call that every parent welcomes, not the one we dread. My young adult daughter was on the other end. She had made a poor… Read more “The Delayed Effect – Parenting Success Years Later”
The Dog Who Taught Me about Attachment
Late one summer our two Cocker Spaniels both crossed the rainbow bridge. With no time to train a puppy before the start of school, my sons and… Read more “The Dog Who Taught Me about Attachment”
WOW! Last Week Truly Affirmed the Disabled
One positive story after another – all week long. First, ABC and EPSN gave significant airtime to the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria. Opening ceremonies.… Read more “WOW! Last Week Truly Affirmed the Disabled”
