One-Liner Wednesday — The struggle eases up sometimes, but never ends.

To want help because you're hurting, but not want help because, then, people will know... Even though her abuse and my abuse were different, my breath hitched in my throat when she said this, the way she said this, and I suddenly found myself 9 years old again, at the mercy of a trusted person… Continue reading One-Liner Wednesday — The struggle eases up sometimes, but never ends.

[images][2/19/15] Oahu, Hawai’i: Day 1.

Location: Honolulu, Waikiki. Welcome to the Equus Hotel: This lovely towel in the form of a swan was waiting for us when we got in from the Honolulu Airport the night before. We happily left him intact for our entire stay. Okay, now on to Day 1: A little park across the street from where… Continue reading [images][2/19/15] Oahu, Hawai’i: Day 1.