by lameredith | | Child Abduction, Classic Posts
Eighteen years ago today, my daughters were snatched and taken to Greece. There are certain details I’ll never forget. I remember waving goodbye to them as they climbed into their father’s jeep for their two day visitation. I remember meeting my friend Julie...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Domestic Violence
DO Tell her she deserves to be treated well. Tell her you’re concerned for her safety . Ask questions like “Why do you think he/she does that?” Limit how much time you spend listening to her vent. Report abuse of children in the home, or of children witnessing the...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Family & Celebrations
This holiday season passed by much better than I’d ever hoped. Every year since I can remember, I’ve dreaded the holidays. By October, I’m praying I could wake up and it be January 2nd. Forget Halloween, Thanksgiving. Really forget Christmas, and...
by lameredith | Jan 1, 2012 | Domestic Violence, My Writing
Happy New Year, and welcome to my new blog. As I write, fireworks are sounding all around me. It’s 12:00AM in Alaska, 2012, and I’m packing to go on a big fat adventure. Vietnam and Laos. Perhaps the only two countries in the world where I won’t feel...