Freedom to be you. Do you know who you are, or what you stand for? Do you know what you believe, and what you think? Do you agree with other voices, just because they speak strongly? Do you find ways to be true to yourself, despite the pressure otherwise? Are you different from the people around you? If you are, is that okay? We hear the phrase "You do you" all too many times. This little … [Read more...]
#WearBlueDay. How “Severance” on TV Shows Similarities with Human Trafficking
#WearBlueDay January 11th: National Human Trafficking Awareness Day "Since its designation by the U.S. Congress in 2007, Jan. 11 has been observed as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, also known as #WearBlueDay. In 2010, a presidential proclamation further recognized January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month." While I watched the popular television show, "Severance", currently … [Read more...]
Today is Human Trafficking Awareness Day: January 11
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day Human trafficking exists. It most certainly, absolutely, without question exists. It does. Everyday. Everywhere. How very sad is that. How do I know trafficking exists? Because I've spoken to, interacted with, listened to, walked with, and sat beside many women who were (are) trapped in human trafficking, specifically in sex trafficking. I've … [Read more...]
Noise Pollution and Sound Trauma becomes Psychological Torture
Noise Pollution and Sound Trauma as a form of Torture Have you ever experienced noise pollution or sound trauma? Those are my words for it, and in my definition, sound trauma is an overly long, extended exposure to a loud, uncomfortable, grating, penetrating noise. For that matter, I suppose the noise / noise pollution could be quieter, yet when it gets repeated extensively, it would still be effective … [Read more...]
Stark Contrasts in Ways to Approach Child Development
Today, or tomorrow, my first grandson will be born. He’s not even born yet, and he’s been the center of all things for quite some time. Of course, his arrival is one of the main reasons I’ve come to Texas — I didn’t want to miss those first moments of seeing his precious new life. Or miss the experience watching my son beam with joy when he holds his first son. Or miss the first weeks of complicated … [Read more...]
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