Monthly Archives: November 2009

In South Carolina….

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Sherrill

In South Carolina teachers are being trained in how to help prevent child sexual abuse.  A Charleston-based national non-profit is helping to educate people in many aspects of responding to child sexual abuse.  Wow!!  Yipee!!  Yay!  In the November 27, … Continue reading →

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The Women

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Sherrill

I am currently reading The Women, a book by T.C. Boyle.  My bookclub chose it.  It is a book about the women in Frank Lloyd Wright’s life. At one point in his life, he was arrested along with his mistress … Continue reading →

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Mexico Goes Pink

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Sherrill

An article in the San Jose Mercury News noted that in Puebla, Mexico,Dubai, and Moscow there are fleets of pink taxis that are driven by, and pick up, only women.  They are pink.  They shield women from leering male drivers.  … Continue reading →

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just thinking

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Sherrill

I was just thinking this morning….for those survivors of all types of sexual violence out there who have begun what I call an Intentional Journey to heal from your personal experience sexual violence injury, what has been the most helpful … Continue reading →

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Is it dark?

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Sherrill

Hummm….recently I was given a suggestion to make ‘lighter’ blogs because I was too serious and the subject matter too dark.  Do those of you who are surviviors of sexual violence agree with that assessment?  How do you feel when … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Sherrill

Wow, I was really down this morning until I did my morning walk/jog.  The Lord reminded me about practicing gratitute, and what a beautiful thing that is.  The glory of the sky, the beautiful fall colors, the promise of rain, … Continue reading →

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