Come on in! Welcome … to my life. There have been many changes over the years, some subtle colour changes, a darker tint here, a lighter shade there, while other areas have undergone major overhauls. There was a time when I didn’t know who I was, where I stood or what I stood for, […]
Have you walked on Mother Earth in your bare feet? Have you felt the coolness on your skin as you stood still, allowing yourself to get lost in your thoughts for a precious, sacred moment? Often during our chaotic lives, we can feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and unsure of which way to turn. It is […]
I cannot read your mind Although I see your pain I try to help but I’m afraid My efforts are in vain. So, tell me what I cannot see Tell me what you need A kind word, a loving hug A caring supportive deed I am here by your side Even though I may […]
I know you are out there, although I don’t your name. I know you are happy. I know you have accomplished things you are proud of and have accumulated knowledge from the things you didn’t. I know you wonder where I am sometimes, so I thought I would write and tell you I’m doing […]
Sandi’s story followed a path all too common for Indigenous women, a path that included career success while hiding the violence, poverty, and alcoholism that rocked her family to their core.