What to Teach Our Daughters – Stop the Insanity of Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Statistics reported in 2016 – Every 9 seconds in the US a woman is assaulted or beaten. Around the world, at least one in every three women has been beaten, coerced into sex or otherwise abused during her lifetime. Most often, the abuser is a member of her own family. Domestic violence is […]

How to Keep Damage From Controlling Your LIfe

Every day I hear fascinating stories. Stories of love, joy, happiness, and celebration.  I also hear stories of pain, suffering, grief, loss, tragedy and trauma. No one is exempt.  No one. Our lives are filled with much for which we are grateful – particularly for those in our lives that care about us; those who […]

The #1 Cause of Loss of Joy, Serenity, Hope, and Trust

What causes joy, serenity, hope, and trust to die in us? The number one cause is . . . . . . Trauma. And none of us are exempt. This week I attended a presentation by Dr. Michael F. Barnes, Clinical Program Manager, at CeDAR, University of Colorado Hospital. It was one of the finest […]