Sexual Abuse
Letter from Barack Obama
Back in January 2006 I was a 21 year old college sophomore. I wrote then Senator Barack Obama on sex offender laws and better ways to protect children. This was his response back to me. Whether he actually wrote it or someone from his office, I will hold the President accountable to this he signed […]
Desires and Longings Map
I am leaving this evening on a retreat with 15 other women to a cabin somewhere I have never been in Wisconsin. These women are all in my small group at church. I am not sure what will be in store for the weekend but I am looking forward to seeing what our two leaders […]
When Justice Never Comes
I am so use to being in the public eye being surrounded by people that know about the label I carry. So when I find myself in a position like I did today where I was meeting with 10 other women in a new small group at church that knew nothing about me or at […]
Broken Girl
Matthew West has this new song called Broken Girl. It is a song he wrote after many survivors of childhood abuse wrote in telling their stories to him. The words of his song can grab at the hearts of anyone who has been abused. I made a youtube video to the song just click on […]
Newsmaker of the Year-A look back at 2010
Yesterday it was announced on the front page of the Daily Herald and ABC 7 News that I received the most votes making me Daily Herald’s newsmaker of the year. Click on the links above to read/watch the story. I got the call a week ago today and was shocked. I really thought American Idol […]
I thought forgiveness was the hardest stage
What does it feel like to accomplish what you go after? It feels pretty amazing but then again I had no doubt I could accomplish Erin’s law. Sunday I appeared on the front page of the Daily Herald, two weeks earlier I was on the front page of the Daily Herald. Monday the entire Editorial […]
Letter to the Governor of Illinois
11 months ago I wrote a letter to the Governor of Illinois about Erin’s law. Erin’s law now sits on his desk a signature away from my goal! Check out the story in tomorrow’s Daily Herald (Chicago paper) Chicago Tribune will be covering Erin’s law this week also. Link below. Law Pushed by Local Woman […]
A Powerful Letter
Being a public figure who has published two books, appeared on numerous talk shows, and travels the country speaking I hear from a lot of people. If you could only see my inbox somedays. I recently talked about balancing a public life with my personal life because of all the people reaching out to me. […]
I’m Human
I am often described as being resilient. I have been told I am a hero and inspiration. I have been told I give many strength and courage. I am the woman who had her first book Stolen Innocence published when I was a senior in high school. My second book Living For Today in 2009. […]
Homework Assignment for Parents
If your a parent I have a homework assignment for you. After you finish dinner and your children’s homework is done it is time for you to start your homework assignment. Turn off the television your favorite show is going to have to wait (record it), turn off the video games, and sit your kids […]
