In my last blog post, I shared my belief in the importance of vulnerably and honestly acknowledging the wrongs of the past in order to move toward healing. I call it the “awakening” step, a prerequisite for the healing process. A number of my…
Signage along the Camino de Santiago …but my path may help you find the one that’s right for you. I grew up in a good Mennonite home, where I was taught that the only true paths to healing emotional wounds lie…
In the Protective Arms of my Older Brother This week’s blogs have been about the trauma of physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Before all of that, there was innocence and trust. Can we ever return to that place? “It takes a very long time…
Crashing Upward Physical, sexual, verbal and emotional abuse are all examples of traumatic events, incidents that can make victims believe they are in danger of being seriously injured or losing their life. Such traumas are more widespread than many of us tend to imagine….
My ten-year-old Grandson This week’s blogs were about unearned privilege. Here’s a major unearned privilege in my life. He turned 10 this week!