Declutter and Renewal:

Still at it and...

I've discovered more treasures in all shapes and sizes of containers.
I discard what I don't need and save the memories I am not ready to release.
Some of my memories have lived undisturbed and hidden for years.
Funny, after tossing or shredding, I have a prolific dream life
about that item or what it represented. Have you had that happen?


If you have been molested you also hold bad memories.
 You are unable to discard them as easily as a crumpled lined paper or a single earring.
It's like a death of a childhood  but,  unlike a death,
  your experience can only be talked about in measured quantities with a safe person.

Healing... happens, first a teaspoon full and then a tablespoon and then a 1/4 cup, etc.
I think a big part of healing of anything begins with clearing away all of the 'stuff"
that stands between you and a conversation with a loving God.


I specifically heard on 1240 A.M  radio today this message;
" God embraces the survivors in their brokenness."
And my wish is that you feel His strength surround you and
You become inspired to be the best person you can be.

God Bless You.

Support Programs for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse:

Every day I meet a survivor. I am overwhelmed by the enormous numbers of
women who have been molested and have never told anyone. The most upsetting
part is the perpetrator got away with it, at least for now but...
Did you think he stopped?  

No one wants to talk about child sexual abuse but once you start it's hard to stop the conversation.
 Please Help Stop this Violence.Talking, calling, writing, drawing, telling... Just DON'T keep it to yourself!
No more secrets


The proceeds from the sale of the eBook memoir, "Under My Roof ~ A Mother's Story of the Heinous Crime of Incest"
will be used to support programs that deal with survivors and family members.
Thank You for your support
Emalou

Mothers: Hugs & Stuff

   There is such joy in hearing our children laugh.
What pleasure watching them on the winter beach playing, looking for shells, talking and taking a respite from the cold snowy months. I look forward
to visits.
    No matter how old you are... your mother still wants to hold you in her arms. It's funny how we don't understand many things until we have had a
similar experience. Keep making warm memories.


                                Mother
     


In 1989 I bought a brick from the ruins of the earthquake and the inscription said, "It's wasn't  your fault!"  This was better than a message in a bottle. It is the cornerstone of my brick patio.
                                                                         EK