Sep 28, 2018

Good Friday #612: No Shame (Friday, September 28)

The social media hashtag #WhyIDidntReport is filled with thousands of stories of people who have experienced abuse and never told about it. This one caught my attention, because it's one I've heard many times.


Sep 21, 2018

Sep 14, 2018

Good Friday #610: Triggered (Friday, September 14)

There you are, going about your life. Then something happens that reminds you of a similar experience you've been through - and you completely have a breakdown.

You weren't even aware that your experience had such a profound effect on you to begin with.

You've been triggered.

This week I saw countless stories across the web of people - women mostly - who were triggered by the Grand Slam final. So many women transported back to a time at work/school when they were accused of cheating when they were being excellent; or not being subject to the same rules as everyone else. I think this sentiment sums it up: