Real Threat or Mental Illness?

This is a true story. The last 4 weeks have been an internal turmoil, coupled with helplessness. When a call for help came out of the blue from a childhood friend, I assumed it was related to the volunteer work I’ve been doing. I hadn’t spoken to them in decades, and when I did speakContinue reading “Real Threat or Mental Illness?”

Unmasking Predators

There is a third definition of the word “grooming” – “The action of attempting to form a relationship with a child or young person, with the intention of sexually assaulting them.” I will stop here. Because there is more to it, but I don’t have the stomach to copy it. For all those who thinkContinue reading “Unmasking Predators”

A Hard Choice – Reputation or Character?

My parents and I were always very clear on the characteristic difference between reputation and character. Despite their advanced age, they never stopped supporting, coaching, and reprimanding me as necessary. There would be many disagreements, but never was I snubbed or deprived of opinion. Nor was I ever not given a seat at the table.Continue reading “A Hard Choice – Reputation or Character?”