My Story
In 1998 I was an active young woman looking forward to all the possibilities life had to offer. That all changed when my car was struck by a reckless driver going more than 100km/hr (60 mph). Read more
Category Archives: writing
be generous
If we want a platform we have one. Twitter, FB, our blogs give us the space and freedom to say what we want and mean it. Within the week I move from those platforms to the others – school, ballet, … Continue reading
Posted in are you kidding me??, over it, writing
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stuck
Sighing, squirming, brewing coffee, clicking on site after site I’m avoiding what’s in front of me. Notes line the margins of my manuscript and questions fill my mind as I tap, tap the keys attempting to ‘say what I mean’ … Continue reading
Posted in YeahWrite, writing
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best and worst parts
I met Kelly not too long ago when I became a member of Studio 30 Plus, a great site for writers. I submitted a piece for Weekend Spotlight and I did it all wrong, showing off my technological ineptness. And … Continue reading
Posted in annie and ben, family, guest post, writing
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firsts
13 years ago I woke from a coma. To tears, bright light, parents in hushed voices, a sterile room. I didn’t know what had happened. I knew it was bad, but I couldn’t name it. The first words I heard … Continue reading
Posted in my story, writing
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blog bash (I Love You)
I am joining Alison and Ado’s Blog Bash today! They are fabulous women and writers I recently met through Yeah Write. As fellow party-ers we are to include and link one of our favorite posts. In true party fashion there … Continue reading
Posted in family, my story, writing
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something good
In the dark, near midnight where magic and reality blur, I can dream anything. “Do you think it will happen? I feel like this could happen.” Scott’s answer is instant. “Yeah, I think it will happen.” *** In school my … Continue reading
Posted in Studio30 Plus, my story, writing
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what not to say
When I wound up in a car crash followed by a long recovery I had incredible support. I also encountered people who didn’t always think before speaking. These people have good intentions, but it comes out all wrong. It happens … Continue reading
Posted in YeahWrite, are you kidding me??, my story, writing
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surrender
When you come from a long line of women who move with bravery and backbone, you’re destined to do the same. Perseverance is your crown. And like the women before me I wear it well. I was born a fighter. … Continue reading
Posted in YeahWrite, in it, inspirational, obsess much?, writing
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part 2 – be true – your life is a story
I should have prefaced my previous post with from the past. (I did change it a couple of days ago.) 2 years ago I was wrestling with writing my story. Even though I had been giving speeches I was terrified … Continue reading
Posted in in it, inspirational, my story, speaking, writing
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be true
Nearly 2 years ago… I pulled out a dish from the dishwasher and banged it onto the counter. I yanked open the cabinets and shoved in the mugs until they clattered loudly in protest. When I got to sorting the … Continue reading
Posted in in it, my story, writing
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