Today is an anniversary I would rather not mark. Eight years ago on October 22, 2011 my life changed forever when I was attacked by a man suffering from paranoid schizophrenia. During the five years following the attack, my life became a series of court hearings and therapy appointments. I lost interest in many of … Continue reading Changes
Category: Moving Forward
Christine’s Story
Christine is my neighbor. We first met over the back fence about six months after my husband and I moved into the neighborhood. As we began chatting a connection formed, one we had yet to understand. Maybe one anxiety-driven person senses another on a subliminal level and reaches out to grasp pieces of herself in … Continue reading Christine’s Story
Survival
Many people who are able to read this blog on a computer, tablet, or cell phone have never known true poverty. The fact is we cannot really imagine what it is like to be truly hungry or not know if we will have a roof over our heads when the sun comes up tomorrow. When … Continue reading Survival
The Mundane
Update: Happy New Year! I took a longer than expected hiatus over the holidays, in part because my book manuscript was "resting" while I decorated, baked, entertained, and celebrated. My FaceBook page PLB Life Unraveled has also been dormant since December 1, but look for the Love Challenge beginning February 1. Those of you who … Continue reading The Mundane
Change
If you have seen the new movie A Star is Born or listened to Hits 1 on XM radio lately, you've heard the song "Shallow" by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. If you're like me, it's probably been playing on repeat in your mind. What is it about this song? Lady Gaga's vocals are incomparable, … Continue reading Change
Gratitude
Traditionally, November is a time when many Americans pause to remember all of the things they are thankful for...family, friends, and pets top the list. But, sometimes things we thought we would never see as a blessing become those for which we are the most grateful. In October of 2011 I was the victim of … Continue reading Gratitude
Shanea’s Story
Alyssa was a beautiful successful young woman. She graduated cum laude from high school and magna cum laude from college. She grew up with two loving parents and a little sister who idolized her. She was a proud dog mom to a Pittie mix named Myah. I never met Alyssa, because she was also a … Continue reading Shanea’s Story