An Open Letter to the Family Members That Failed Me

First and foremost, I want to say that I forgive you. I forgive you for the years of silent judgement. I forgive you for choosing to keep a family secret over my physical and mental health.

Melissa Gira Grant Puts Heroic Escort Heather Through The Buzzsaw On Buzzfeed

It’s ironic that journalist Melissa Gira Grant decided to write an article on how media attention can cause chaos in someone’s life, because in the life of a West Virginia woman named Heather, Melissa Gira Grant has become an agent of exactly that…

At the risk of repeating myself because of the great need:

Volunteer at your Children’s Advocacy Center.

At CASA.

If you live near the Mexican border, find one of several groups working in the detention centers where women and children are waiting to hear if they will be…

A Subtle Knock On The Door

A knock on the door. Not loud, but insistent.

A gentle tap, tap, tap. Silence.

“Who is it?,” I asked, quietly.

“It’s me. Let me in, please..”

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!

That was heartbreaking.

I AM PART OF THE PROBLEM.

How do I stop being that?!?

I want to stop being that. How do I?

I read every word of this. I believe it too. My sympathy or empathy means nothing. How can…

I’m curious to know the extent to which this could have/should have been further explored by the host site. Now that I’ve been debriefed on the situation, I gotta say it’s kind of perfect, if you think about it. Strong, rational, level-headed feminist writes short metaphorical piece illustrating the toll taken by the never-ending, continuous barrage…