by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Relationships & Dating
The Way You Treat Yourself Sets the Standards for Others-Sonya Friedman It’s been years since I have worked professionally with women in abusive relationships. I miss connecting with women and finding out what’s important to them, hearing their stories of strength...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Family & Celebrations
I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one might not leave such stillness– Emily Dickinson. Today, I got a Facebook message from a friend sharing the story of Wild author Cheryl Strayed finding her long lost half-sister as reported to the National...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Travel & Tourism
At work, I just wrapped up my part of Feasting for Fiji, our second annual fundraiser to support Pack for a Purpose create a library in a remote village. Our event pairs juvenile delinquents with some dynamic probation and detention staff to host a barbecue for...
by lameredith | Aug 26, 2013 | Domestic Violence
Toledo, Ohio residents must have felt they traveled back in time this week when oddball mayoral candidate Opal Covey offered her thoughts on domestic violence in a forum for candidates. “People who receive domestic violence, a lot of cases, except the children, is...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Domestic Violence
Sometimes, I learn the most when I simply listen. I phoned one of my brothers a few days ago. As we were catching up, he mentioned that he and his wife took an out of state trip to Michigan from Kentucky by car. How did he decide on Michigan? “I wanted to...