Down With the Bullies!

Bullying is an act of intentionally inflicting injury or discomfort upon another person (through physical contact, through words or in other ways) repeatedly and over time for the purpose of intimidation and/or control. It leads its victims to low self-esteem, an inability to set boundaries, and a long trail of…

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Fear of Sleeping

I battled insomnia for most of my life, starting when I was thirteen. Its inception was that night of horror in November of 1956 as I lay sleeping in the bottom bunk, my rosary tucked safely under my pillow. It makes sense for those of us who were sexually assaulted…

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Definition of Incest

Webster defines incest as “sexual intercourse between persons too closely related to marry legally.”  It is a simple, almost clinical description that does not in any way imply trauma or abuse.  The all-encompassing and often unspoken reality is much broader.  Anyone in a position of power who coerces a person…

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Angela Shelton

Angela Shelton – writer, director, actress, model, screenwriter, superhero, producer, filmaker, comedian, teacher, author of Finding Angela Shelton Margie’s REPAIR books are a wonderful tool in the healing process.  They are comprehensive, useful, and very much needed in the world.  If you or someone you love is on the pathway…

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