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Was feeling myself today. First, I thought it must be the shoes, then I realized it wasn't what I was walking on, but what I was walking in: God's purpose for me. This afternoon, I had the opportunity to share my story of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) survival with the United States Secretary of Veteran's Affairs, Secretary McDonough, Congressman Bobby Scott and Congresswoman Elaine Luria. I spoke my truth: the ways in which I overcame, the way Top, David Bower, first tol

**Long post alert!** Back to the “work” I was taking about yesterday. I want you, for a moment, to consider something you desire or a...

Never never never . . . Settle! The message on the back of my shirt truly resonates with me today. Never settle for less than you...

*Super long post alert, but the end! So rather than working toward my goals or what I desired, I was working to maintain the thing that...

People often ask where I get my drive. I could easily say the Army or my momma, and all that would be true, but it’s deeper than that. I...

For years, I kept my diplomas in a drawer. May have been imposter syndrome or the fear of feeling I would be bragging if I drew...

Finding it difficult to focus on writing when it seems the world is on fire? I certainly am. Recounting past traumas is difficult enough...

During my childhood, visits to the Portsmouth Public Library were one of the many walking vacations Momma took us on when she had a day...

Hard to believe it’s been almost a year since I posted my last blog. So much has happened in that time; a life-altering trip to the...

Up early combing through these first page proofs and I’m glad I didn’t take the fast/easy way out. Finding before-hidden errors that...

Just returned from a blissful New Year’s celebration with my VA family and I am full. Full, because I stepped out on faith, did something...

It has been a while since I’ve been able to post here. I spent the summer revising and re-revising my memoir, and that left little time...

Now that I’ve sent my manuscript to my lovely editor, I’ve had more time to myself. While I originally thought I’d spend that extra time...

If only I could go back and fix all things I’ve done wrong in life. . . If I could see those signs sooner, avert those sometimes awkward,...

If you’ve spent any amount of time with me, you know how much I love my fish tank. I started the hobby soon after my family was targeted...

I felt honored to have been asked by the amazing Diane Lefer to be a part of the #MyWritingProcess blog tour. This blog tour connects...

Hello loves! I promised I would blog about my publishing experience, so here’s the first installment. I’ll try to post updates as often...

Up early writing and I’m loving this free time, this morning time, when it’s just me, my thoughts, and my laptop. Feels so wonderful to...

Still reeling from the wonderful news I received Tuesday, December 10th, 2013 at 3:45 p.m. For obvious reasons, I want to remember that...

Life has been hectic for the past month, so I’ve been away for a while. Just got back from Louisville, Kentucky and managed to mix a lot...