Who says I have to cook?
Have you ever heard it said, "Women belong in the kitchen, barefoot and pregnant?" What a bizarre saying! Let's be honest though, for many...
Thank you, thank you, thank you
Thank you. Two of the most powerful words you can utter. Just two of them – they should roll off the tongue easily; and yet sometimes...
Ladies & Gentlemen Your Attention Please
Whenever I think of a lady or a gentleman, my mind automatically wanders to the Victorian era with its beautiful gowns, horse-drawn coaches and...
How urgency can lead to unity
I don’t know if you’ve watched the film Hidden Figures, but if you haven’t – do yourself a favor – grab some popcorn and...
Tuning Out
Far from the maddening crowd
Have you ever been to someone’s home and there is just a serenity and calm about their house? My house...
I want to leave but where do I go?
People who have suffered abuse often live in a constant, paralyzing fear, and because of the bond established between them and the person who's...
Don’t Burn Bridges
Several years ago, I was walking from the supermarket when, in the distance, I heard the sound of footsteps and a voice yelling, 'Excuse...
What Does Abuse Look Like?
"I've never laid a hand on her! Don't you dare stand here, in my house, and accuse me of such a thing! You're my...
Bringing out the best in others
Have you ever stopped to think about all the people who you come into contact with while you are just living your life? Everyday...
How Do You See Yourself?
Worthless or Worthy?
Do you like yourself? I’ve got to discover that most people really don't like themselves. Some of them know it, while others don't even...











