May 30, 20196 minA Life Not LostMy father was registered as a sex offender. Over time, my father lost all rights to see me, while my mother’s supervised visits were...
May 30, 20197 minFacing My TruthAs innocent eight-year-olds, we didn’t think twice about the fact that I was playing a boy or that two girls were fake married...
May 24, 20197 minThe Lamb Was Sure to GoI once met a woman named Mary, and Mary was quite contrary. She loved planting and making things grow. We met in LA, and ever since...
May 21, 20197 minInviting DemonsWeekends were filled with helping my dad around the house and maybe going to the movies or hanging out with friends one day a week...
May 20, 20197 minFreedom from the Roots Life as a child was one of exploration, advancement, and amazement. I remember movie nights when my older brother, parents, and I...
May 18, 20196 minAll the AdventureFrom an early age, I showed an interest in becoming a police officer, or rather, I became interested in adventure and excitement...
May 17, 20197 minIt’s Time to Let GoAs we built our life together, I was excited to learn that I was pregnant in July of 1990. Dreams of whether I’d be buying blue or pink...
May 9, 20196 minAn Ocean ApartSince I was a child, I’ve been an open book and eager to have new experiences. I wanted to “see the world,” and perhaps, find...
May 4, 20186 minThe Little Metal SuitcaseWe lived in a tiny, one-bedroom abode, because my father did not make much money being a school teacher. He was often innovative, once...