Erin’s Law
If you could go back what would you say and do?
I ask that to those who survived childhood sexual abuse. If you were to pull out a photo of the age you were when you were abused and had the ability to jump back into that photo for a day as the adult you are now and come face to face with the child you […]
Anniversary
Today I spoke to a crowd of nearly 600 people in Vancouver, Washington for the YWCA annual event. Article in paper already on it. http://www.columbian.com/news/2011/sep/07/sex-abuse-survivor-speaks-out-against-keeping-secr/ Like ever event I tell my story, mission, and speak on Erin’s law. I always meet new faces, hear from survivors, and am reminded why I followed my purpose into […]
No Regrets!
When I read letters daily of the lives I have impacted to break their silence, find their voice, or open up their eyes it reminds me back 8 years ago when I was just putting my first book together and weighing the pros and cons to going public. I have no regrets in putting a […]
The F Word
You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well-Lewis B Smedes. There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness- Josh Billings It takes a strong person to say sorry, and an ever stronger person to forgive.-author unknown The weak can never forgive. […]
Speaking at the U.S. Dept of Education Conference and painful journal entries
I know I have been slacking in my blog posts. The days just sneak away on me and I really am trying to put all my time and energy into my 3rd book especially since I have an extremely busy travel schedule coming up. I leave in a week and a half for Oregon to […]
Innocence
Across the sea on the other side of the world
My appearance on Oprah aired again in Australia yesterday and I heard from many new people moved by my mission. While I received many letters I wanted to share two of them with you. It is amazing to be able to reach people across the world. with my message and mission. I am headed to […]
Erin’s Law Update
Last Monday I went to Springfield and met with members of the task force of Erin’s law. The task force has until January 1st to submit its final report to Governor Quinn on the recommendations of what will be used throughout the state of Illinois for children. As I arrived last Monday I sat at […]
Beautiful work environment in my favorite place
This is where I sat today and finished the Foreword to a book for a heart doctor out of Florida that wrote an incredible memoir to be published. Then I did some work on my 3rd book and took a call from my agent looking to see my schedule for two more events in possibly […]
Please Send a Letter to Arne Duncan on Erin’s Law
Copy the letter below and paste into word document, read, sign, print, and put it in the mail asap. I am hoping to have everyone send this letter a month before I speak. Snail mail is the way to go as we will get a better response that way. You can do both and snail […]
