Cover & blurb reveal. Here are two choices of the cover blurb for my soon-to-be published Memoir. Between Us: A True Story of Longing for Love and Letters Across the Ocean. Please help me choose one. Which one do you like? Communicating through letters is woven seamlessly, and dialogue between relatable characters flows authentically. An…
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Why Not Write Your Story Like Never Before?
So here’s the question I asked myself. Why not write your story like never before? At the time the world was in a pandemic when people were confined to their homes so the internet became an outlet for connection. I joined a memoir writing group, and when the the opportunity presented itself, I began drafting…
Listening to the lie of complexity of shame
Listening to the lie of the complexity of shame. Out of habit I usually write the date at the top right corner before I write anything in my journal. Yesterday’s date reminded of a family event 16 years ago, and an avalanche of painful memories crushed down on me. The number 13 is not a…
Recognizing signs of heart issues
Recognizing heart issues happens when we’re willing to face the truth, especially during this year-long pandemic. Living in lockdown feels like our lemons are squeezed so hard that the bitter taste of the squirt hits the eye, leaving us blinded for a second. And we feel trapped until we open our eyes to see what…
Interview – How To Live With Autism After Adoption
How To Live With Autism After Adoption Recently I sat with Sylvia, a young mother, and talked about her not-so-normal family. Tell me how you came about adopting your son, Dawson. We had talked to CFS that we wanted to foster a child. They told us that they won’t contact us for 3 or 4…