If the unthinkable happened to someone you love, would you know what to do? Would they? If one of your children were being abused would they tell you? Would you notice that something was wrong? The startling truth is that in the United States today, one in four girls will be sexually abused before the [...]
I had a wonderful visit with a group of high school students in Hailey, Idaho last week. I presented Some Secrets Hurt to them. They are interning as teachers and caregivers in schools and daycares. Their interest in Some Secrets Hurt extended beyond their roles in the classroom. They found personal application as well. They [...]
Will you be giving Some Secrets Hurt as a gift this Christmas? I know there hasn’t been much holiday advertising for Some Secrets Hurt. You don’t see it in newspaper ads or TV commercials. It’s not on the top of most kids lists. It doesn’t transform into another shape. It doesn’t cry, wet, or talk. [...]
One of my grandsons brought me several copies of Some Secrets Hurt to sign last week. They were to be Christmas gifts for school teachers. Tyler is in sixth grade, Austin is in second grade, and Amanda is in kindergarten. Each will give Some Secrets Hurt as a Christmas gift to their teacher. What a [...]
You know the saying, Many hands make light work. The Teddy Bear Ladies could use your hands. Want to make a difference? How about next Tuesday. I’ll bring my hands. I’d love to see you there. Please join the Teddy Bear Ladies on Tuesday Nov 24 at the Rock Creek Church at , Provo. The [...]
I love this illustration from Some Secrets Hurt. For me, it creates the image of a solid community that stands together to make a difference. I love the diversity of this group. I love the different ages, different genders, different cultures that are represented here. I love the idea that we are a community and [...]
They meet once each month. They have been been doing this for 18 years. Their goal is to make life a little more bearable for children they have never met. They make teddy bears for children, the children who come to the Childrens Justice Center in Provo. There are 15 Childrens Justice Centers throughout the [...]
Bears. Bears. Bears. Where do they come from? Where do they go? Who are they for? Come back tomorrow for more pictures of the Teddy Bear Ladies and the rest of the story.
Notice the closed position of this little girl. She represents the first stage of healing. In her we see the loneliness that often accompanies abuse. It is common for abuse victims to withdraw from others and to close the lines of communication. We cannot see what she is thinking, but we can guess what she [...]
There’s something special about the healing energy of this piece. Perhaps it’s the energy of brothers at play. What does it say to you?
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