Why Once a Time a Time?
I’ve always done a lot of thinking - and a lot of remembering - in this brain of mine. I share the fruits of that thinking most effectively in writing, often in the form of stories.
When I was a little girl, before I’d learned the art of writing, however, I would avail the adults in my life with my stories and I’d begin with the (obviously misheard but adorably uttered) words, “Once a Time a Time…”
Category Archives: Survivor of abuse
Listening to Trump is Like Living With My Emotionally Abusive Ex-Husband Again
In case you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live with an emotionally abusive husband, all you have to do is listen to Trump. I’ve been triggered by him every day of his presidency – and for a large portion … Continue reading
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My Survivor Story
I wrote this reflection for my original blog, Upside Down Cats, on September 27. 2007. I feel a strong urge to re-post it here on the current incarnation of my blog in the hopes that it reaches the attention of … Continue reading
The Abused: We’re Not All Kesha But We All Need Support
This article I read yesterday has haunted me the last 24 hours. I’m a new Lenny reader and have been deeply impressed by Lena Dunham’s informed, passionate and articulate writing. She really touched some chords in me with this piece; … Continue reading
