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May 30, 20196 min read
A Life Not Lost
My father was registered as a sex offender. Over time, my father lost all rights to see me, while my mother’s supervised visits were...
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May 30, 20197 min read
Facing My Truth
As 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...
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May 24, 20197 min read
The Lamb Was Sure to Go
I 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...
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May 21, 20197 min read
Inviting Demons
Weekends were filled with helping my dad around the house and maybe going to the movies or hanging out with friends one day a week...
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May 20, 20197 min read
Freedom 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...
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May 18, 20196 min read
All the Adventure
From an early age, I showed an interest in becoming a police officer, or rather, I became interested in adventure and excitement...
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May 17, 20197 min read
It’s Time to Let Go
As 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...
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May 9, 20196 min read
An Ocean Apart
Since 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...
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May 4, 20186 min read
The Little Metal Suitcase
We lived in a tiny, one-bedroom abode, because my father did not make much money being a school teacher. He was often innovative, once...
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