Teen dating violence

February is Teen Dating Violence and awareness Month

Young adult book Elijah's coin

Elijah's coin Change a life, it just might be your own

Local Battered Woman's Shelter provides many services

Local Battered Woman's Shelter provides many services

V.C. Andrews has a new release

V.C. Andrews, author of Flowers in the Attic and Petals on the wind, has a new book series. The first book in the series was just released. The second book is due out end of February. Click on the link to read about it.

Does depression, drugs, and past hurts eventually remove choice?

Depression, drugs, and past hurts vs. choice

Missionaries who survived earthquake share their story

http://www.thesuburbanite.com/news/x231951065/Home-from-Haiti-Portage-Lakes-residents-share-their-experiences

Missionaires in Haiti

Missionaries lived through the earthquake and now they are rescuing survivors in the rubble.

CIA operative who died in Afghanistan from Oho

CIA operative who died in Afghanistan was from Ohio

New church forming in bowling alley/lounge

New Church forming in a bowling alley/lounge. Check this out!

Haven of Rest Director to step down Decmeber 2010

Haven of Rest Director to step down December 2o1o. Great piece on homelessness. Article.

Book on human trafficking for human trafficking month

January is human trafficking month. An article on a book that is a must read from a woman out of Ohio who was trafficked. Included in the article are events that are scheduled in Ohio for awareness of human trafficking. Article

The Sinful Woman

The sinful woman from Luke 7 was known as a sinner. God knew her heart. My book, the Sinful Woman uncovers the heart of the woman at Jesus' feet. Read further.

Have you been raped or Molested? Help.

Raped? Molested?

The Outsiders changed young adult literature

The Outsiders changed Young Adult Literature. A great read for all ages!

Risk

As an abuse survivor myself, I have had many sleepless nights. Nights are the worst! Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is very real to those who have been hurt. I'm not as bad as i used to be. I believe God has something to do with that. Maybe time. Maybe the realization that I'm not in danger anymore, but I spent a great deal of my life feeling that I had to be aware of everything going on around me. Hypervigilance. I am still always aware of everything, but it is not to the extent that it was. I lived in a state of that I was going to be struck down at any time. I do not live like that anymore. To read the rest, click here and scroll down...Risk.

Christian Club, The Good News Club, in the schools

Christian Clubs in the schools. Nice fresh piece!

Changing the world one word at a time...go to my new site

I started a new site. This is a lot more personal and a lot more revealing of myself and my writing. The site is actually called Capturing the heart through the written word...I am inviting anyone who wants to follow this, there will be a lot of honesty and a lot of what I have learned or witnessed through journalism, being a counselor in the jail system, or counseling battered/raped women and children. Also about what I have learned in my own abuse. Go to my website and check it out. I promise you, you will help change the world....one word at a time...keep reading.

Woman with M.S. is a national inspiration

woman was has M.S. is a national inspiration

Kids step up to help the homeless

Kids step up to help the homeless

Woman who was murdered in Jackson

Interviewed friends of the woman who was murdered in Jackson...Domestic Violence story.

Wish due out January 1

Young Adult book Wish due out January 1

Charlie Sheen arrested on Christmas day

Charlie Sheen arrested on Christmas

On the path

I have had so much happen in the last couple days. I'm just following God's path. I had a great time with Audrey yesterday. I initially met Audrey and her family through a story, but I have been so blessed by them and am very thankful that they have been brought into my life. Her mother and little Blake have taught me a lot! You can definitely be strong through adversity. I had a great talk today with Charles Powell. He is involved with Joshua's Mission and author Dillon Burroughs. I'm excited because they would like to use me to help them on their new ventures. They like that I am not just a writer, but that I also know the streets. I have worked with women in the jail system and women who have been battered and raped. With my degrees, writing skills, and heart for those who are hurting, they would love for me to jump on board with them. I also heard from a woman who is friends with Lisa McMann, author of Wake, Fade, and Gone. I am very excited about this also because she writes for Simon and Schuster as well. The more contacts I get the better. She liked my article about Lisa that got picked up by the Sanfran Chronicles. That is so awesome! I am very thankful for the path God is sending me on! Keep opening up the doors!

This week, I had to actually sit down and write out a schedule in order to get all my writing done. A great problem!

Simon and Schuster has signed four book deal with best selling author, Lisa Mcmann

Simon and Schuster has announced they have signed a four book deal with best selling author, Lisa McMann

Domestic violence escalates during the holidays

Domestic violence occurs year long, but with the economy, pressures, and added stresses, violence escalates.

Agencies are forming to combat human trafficking in the United States

Human trafficking is real in the United States. Agencies are forming to combat this horrific, tragic, crime against women and children. Please read!

Joe Biden contacts local boy

This article was so much fun to do! I wish I did more of these!! This little boy was in a wax museum and chose to portray Joe Biden. This is so cute!! Biden got wind of it and wrote the little boy. Check this out!

The movie precious voted one of this year's top movies by The American Film Insitute

Precious earns top honors

Why people stay in abuse and the cycle of violence

People stay in abuse for many reasons. Fear, lack of resources, and the cycle of violence. Read here.

Controversy at the wall

Veterans have worked hard to make the memorial park in Clinton Ohio. There has been some controversy with a committee member. Here is the article.

Abused? Take your life back!

Abuse can take your life, but you can get it back! Take your life back!

Human Trafficking in the United States

Actually got to speak with Dillon Burroughs regarding Human trafficking in the United States. I did not realize how prevalent it is in this country and I consider myself a pretty informed person. He shared with me that he read a book from 1910 about human trafficking. I know it has always been, but for some reason it just seems that it is more talked about in the news. I dont know if it is the recent movie, Taken, or the recent murder of young Shanyia Davis, in Florida. Her mother sold her into human trafficking because of a debt. Most of these women and kids are sold into human trafficking for less than a couple hundred bucks. That is it! it is scary! I plan on doing anything I can to hep in this cause. This is one of the saddest things I have heard in this country. I have been through a lot of abuse and helped a lot of women and children who were abused, but this is just an outrage! From my understanding, law enforcement are not really even trained to recognize trafficking rings. They do not know what to do with the victims after they are rescued. Traffickers are often let out on bond and only serve 1-2 years. That just blows me away.

Precious is a gut wrenching movie about abuse

The movie Precious is a must see. I read the book, Push, and it is a very realistic account of sexual abuse, poverty, rejection, and getting lost in the system. Read the book and watch the movie Precious when it comes to your area. I wrote this article on Precious because it is something I really believe in. I think more and more of these movies/books should come out because so many times they are done Hollywood style and it loses the reality behind it. Abuse is a really in your face pain. It is gut-wrenching. It is something that never goes away if you experience it and Precious tells the story in a way that it needs to be told. Here is my article.

Two kids help the homeless for winter

Two kids help the homeless collecting blankets. They wanted a way that everybody could give. They came up with Operation Blanket. The blankets will be delivered soon. Check out this article.

Writing opportunities

As a writer and a counselor, I am thankful to be able to write for as the Abusive Relationship Examiner. I have been writing as the Young Adult Literature Examiner and as I continued to write for this, I found myself drawn toward books that would help people who are hurting. I always try to gear my articles with a message. I had someone I wrote a story about this year come to me and tell me that they were moved to tears and it was the best story they had ever written. I had someone come to me and tell me that the reason they want me to cover this breaking story is because they trust me. That is the way it should be as a journalist. We are placed in positions where we can help people and we should not misuse that power. I cannot tell you how thrilled to get this recent position. I have wanted a place to write about abuse and how people can get help. On this site, I can write anything and everything pertaining to abuse and lead individuals toward resources, links, books, and helps. I am also starting to work with Joshua's Mission, a Christian organization that fights human trafficking. I will be writing for them. I am very excited about this venture also and hope to help in anyway I can. Thank you God for giving me the opportunities.

Rainn (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) voted one of America's top charities

Rainn (Rape Abuse incest national network) voted one of America's top charities.

To Write Love on her Arms founder honored by MTV

To write love on her arms founder honored by MTV. Check out the article.

A writer without a tape recorder

I have never looked 10 hours for anything in my life...but my tape recorder. My digital tape recorder is a part of my life blood. A writer without her tape recorder is like a dentist without a drill or a swimmer without water. I guess I could have resorted to chalk and pavement or slate and rock, but I really did not want to. What drove me the most was the fact that I had three interviews on there that I desperately needed. I finally gave up and went out and bought another one, but to my old tape recorder...it's on! I will find you and hunt you down. You will be mine!

Give the gift of love during this holiday season

Give the gift of a book. Give the gift of love! Make a difference in a child's life. Link.

A story of love and adoption

November is Adoption Awareness Month

Great Holiday Story

Great story for the Holidays! Hannah's Socks!

Human Trafficking in the United States. Report from CNN

Trafficking happening in the United States. CNN reports.

Amazon names best young adult book for 2009

Amazon has named its pick for best young adult 2009 book.

My second book I'm writing

I have been working on my second book, Shadow. I wrote several pages today and it just flowed! I'm so excited about this young adult fiction novel! It is a huge part of me! I cannot wait until it gets picked up. It reads very similar to a lot of books that are out there, but yet it is very unique! I have already written the query and am praying that it does get picked up. I have been going into our local Borders. I go right to the young adult section and picture my book there. I really believe in this book!

Using writing for God's purposes

I have been writing and interviewing around the clock. I am very thankful for the opportunities that come my way. This week I was able to view adoptions, interview the Executive director of Children's services, the executive director of Haven of Rest, the people from Joshua's Mission, and Stigma. I am very blessed to have so many connections and God is opening up more and more doors all the time. I might have the chance to write a column for Joshua's Mission. I would absolutely love to do this because if I can help in the fight against human trafficking, even on a small scale, I will be so humbled! I also have the opportunity to go to DC with other fellow rape conceived people. I am just excited about all the opportunities I am given as a writer. I would not have these if God did not allow me to be in this position. I am very thankful! I hope that I am able to help in any way I can!

Oprah's new book club reveals human trafficking.

Get free tickets to a New Moon screening

Blockbuster has teamed up with New Moon. Get free tickets to a private screening.

Fire victims need your help

Fire victims, two young kids, lose house, need your help.

Book about self-worth creates two authors to walk across California for Domestic Violence and homelessness

Two authors walk across California for a cause. Just make it Happen is a book about changing your life by changing your thoughts. Great article about what these two are doing for Domestic Violence and Homelessness.

the child who lived 39 minutes and the group that helps

Children die tragically. This group helps give markers to the families. All money goes toward the markers. Plus a great story about a baby who lived 39 minutes.