Writing Our Pain and Power: Come Along as I Tell Our Story
Embarking on the journey to write Beyond the Silence: A Story of Hope, Healing, and Accountability is deeply personal. This book tells the stories of six survivors, including myself, who turned unimaginable trauma into a movement for justice and healing. Each of us faced abuse at the hands of clergy, endured years of silence, and […]
Looped In: My World of Yarn and Creativity
It feels like a lifetime ago when I first picked up crocheting and knitting. Back then, I had barely any guidance and few resources to lean on. But when YouTube took off, it completely changed the game for me. Suddenly, I had access to a world of tutorials and creativity that I never had before. […]
Cloud Creations: Turning Dreams into Digital Realities
Many years ago, when I worked for a software company, I was tasked with to creating training materials. It was then I was introduced to Microsoft PowerPoint and my life hasn’t been the same since. I always wanted to draw, paint, do anything creative. However despite trying I could never create works of art I […]
Life Lessons From the Journey
Crafting Through Life’s Challenges I’ll admit, that title makes me pause. I may be “almost 80,” but inside, I feel as creative and energized as ever! My body, though, has a few limitations—chronic conditions and arthritis mean I rely on my trusty walker these days. But don’t feel sorry for me! I want to use […]
Trading Chores for Crochet Lessons: A Surprise Connection
Keeping up with chores has been a struggle for me lately. Laundry piles up. Dust gathers in corners. Some days, it feels like I can’t keep up. So, I decided to ask for help. I reached out to a family I know and asked if their preteen daughter might be interested in helping out with […]
Building Stories, One Word at a Time
The Beginning of a Powerful Story I’ve finally started outlining a book that’s been on my heart for a while now. A new opportunity has come my way, and while I’m unsure of where it will lead, I’m excited to take the next steps. The book will focus on a group of survivors of child […]