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"This book is ideal for those ready to heal from their pasts and reclaim themselves. The author takes the reader on a guided journey to acknowledge the truth of the past through vignettes and exercises that promote cultivating compassion for self. There are opportunities to journal and exercises designed to promote self acceptance. This can be a quick read but in order to fully gain all the author carefully lays out it is best to return to the book and experience the very practical and thoughtful advice."

Paying close attention to what your child is saying, both verbally and non-verbally. Show that you're engaged by nodding, making eye contact, and asking clarifying questions.

Not only is it a "timeless classic "from the group Survivor; the phrase "eye of the tiger" symbolizes fierce determination, intense focus, and unwavering resolve in the face of adversity, often used to inspire perseverance and courage.

The saying "we create our own demons" suggests that our internal struggles and perceived problems are often self-imposed or amplified by our own thoughts and behaviors, rather than being solely external forces. 

"I have 2 twin boys, I I let them know about good touch bad touch and to respect their mother."

I wrote this song for my wife Mandie, with the assistance

Hi, my name is Karen, well it used to be when I was born. Let me tell you my story.  I was abused at the age of seven.  Yeah..I play RPG games, and that is a toon, obviously not my real picture. Granted I am an adult now will be 27 years old in a few weeks. I am not very good at writing.

I am not talking about our abusers hurting us, that is painful enough.

Are you constantly feeling trapped by patterns you seem powerless to change? Have you noticed patterns of dysfunction throughout your extended family? Do you feel the heavy burden imposed by unresolved family trauma? Are you worried you will inadvertently pass these burdens onto future generations? You're not alone in these struggles.

A photograph released by UNICEF showing a 16-year-old rape victim at the organization’s office in Sudan in December.Credit...Tess Ingram/UNICEF, via Associated Press

First and foremost, FEAR is real. Our state of awareness is increased by causing a surge of adrenaline which leads to physical changes like increased heart rate, faster breathing, dilated pupils, muscle tension, sweating, and a heightened focus on the perceived threat.

This is definitely a topic, I would rather not post. However I was asked recently a question about love. Not that I do not know how to love, but the person I loved as a child, I should hate to the sun and leave him there. No, my coffee was fine, just irritated that I could have loved a monster.