Telling is best. We know that. The best way to stop abuse is for the child or teenager to tell someone he or she trusts. That can be the beginning of better days. A trusted adult can take steps to protect the child from further abuse, and also notify the authorities so that other children [...]
I love to write. You might say it is my passion. I love words. I love the sound of words. I love putting them together and listening for the music. In a way it’s like putting a puzzle together and making a word picture. I love the color and texture and shape of words. I [...]
It’s been a while since I blogged. Maybe you noticed. I took a little bloggy break. Busy summer. Son’s wedding. Creating a Foundation. Building a Monument. Never enough time. On top of that, I always wonder Does anybody read this? If you’re reading this, make my day and leave a comment. It’s just nice to [...]
It’s a crime too horrible to imagine. A four year old brutally murdered at the hands of his mother and stepfather. I can’t imagine his terror or his pain. Though I didn’t know him, I wish I could have done something. There is a huge public outcry at this horrible atrocity. As a community we [...]
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month as well as Sexual Abuse Awareness Month. This photo was taken in Cache County at the Children’s Justice Center. Each pair of shoes represents a child that was abused in Cache County during the last year. Take a minute to appreciate the children in your life and to think [...]
Everyone wants to make a difference. When we hear about children who have been abused our hearts ache. “How did it happen?” we wonder. When it ends in tragedy we feel deep sorrow, and regret. Could something have been done? Can we do something to prevent child abuse? Because I believe that we can stop [...]
I am excited to announce a Family Walk/Run in Sugar House Park on April 17. Please come and bring your family and friends. Everyone is welcome. We welcome families. We welcome individuals. We welcome serious runners and serious walkers. We welcome those who have never done anything athletic. A special welcome to anyone who loves [...]
It was such a pleasure to share Some Secrets Hurt with a group of students at Wood River High School in Hailey, Idaho, in December. Recently I received some delightful letters from the students, thanking me for my presentation. Over the next few days, I will share some of their letters with you. When I [...]
No More Secrets. Isn’t that a great name for a walkathon to fight sexual abuse. Actually that’s a great name for a walkathon to fight any kind of abuse. As you may know, April is Child Abuse Prevention Month as well as Sexual Abuse Awareness Month. Won’t you join us in the fight against Child [...]
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