I know that I died at a very young age. This sounds extreme and I know that the ME I am, the true …
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Laying Down the Burden
I have sometimes felt like the ghost of Jacob Marley who dragged around the chains he had forged in …
Taking OurSelves Seriously
Women need to take themselves seriously. This is not to suggest that we should never laugh or …
Hiding in Plain Sight
The Roles We Play I’ve been thinking about the roles we play lately. I grew up as Jean and …
Gagging
Today has been all about thinking about gagging. I do have a strong gag reflex. I remember how …
The Poetry of My Life
I used to tell my English students that writing poetry gave the poet the opportunity to 'hide in …
HOW DARE I?
HOW DARE I? Initially, Sheila asked me to be part of a panel discussion for The Company of Women …
Author-ity
In her book, Letters to My Daughter, Maya Angelou suggests that many people who are thought of as …
My Decloaking Testimonial
Where do I begin to tell about my Decloaking experience? The year and a bit just after I retired, …
Declaring My TRUTH
I remember the psychiatrist I was seeing once asking me, “Who said life has to be a struggle?” And …
I have always believed that people should have opportunities to realize their full power. Are you ready to explore your journey?