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Monthly Archives: April 2016
Our Military Children
April is the Month of the Military Child. I know, April is the month of a lot of things. But our three kids are one of those things. So, a little post in their honor.
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Tagged community, emotions, family, friendship, growing up, homeschooling, kids, love, marriage, motherhood, Navy life, parenting
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What I Know of Sexual Assault and the Military
When I first married a Navy sailor, I gave my parents a list of acronyms and words I’d be using. My mom hung it on the fridge for easy translation during phone conversations. And through the years I’ve been asked … Continue reading
A Path to Prevention
There are many actions that can be taken in preventing sexual assault. A big one that I’ve seen talked about more and more in the Navy world is stepping in and saying something. This is a great one for sailors … Continue reading
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Tagged community, confidence, connections, education, emotions, growing up, kids, love, motherhood, Navy life, parenting, rape, self love, self worth, sexual assault, stress, worth
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Asking Questions for Awareness
Today begins National Infertility Awareness Week. This is not an issue that has directly impacted me. It has been part of the lives of friends and family, though. Their stories are ongoing or have ended in any variety of ways. … Continue reading
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Tagged community, connections, education, emotions, infertility, love
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Seven Days
It’s been a week since I posted on here. Why? Life. It happens. I interviewed for a job and have a second interview this week. The kids created games and we played them. I didn’t win any of them. (I … Continue reading
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Tagged community, emotions, homeschooling, rape, sexual assault, stress
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Do You Know a Rapist?
We like to think of rapists as scary strangers. In truth, though, they are often charming…and often known to their victims. And, so, it stands to reason that if victims know their attackers…so do you. I guarantee you know someone … Continue reading
Laugh It Off
This is a stressful month. It sits heavy on me while I share my thoughts on sexual assault. I tell the stories of people who trust me with some of their most vulnerable moments. I wrap my arms, sometimes literally, … Continue reading
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Tagged education, emotions, family, kids, love, motherhood, parenting, Self care, stress, writing
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Gail’s Story: Secrets
***Trigger warning*** This post contains a true story of incest and sexual assault. Practice self care, if you need to. “I thought for the longest time that a dad was supposed to do that to his daughter.” That’s the … Continue reading
Sips of Stillness 