Growing up, I was subjected to a “step-father” I hated for many, legitimate reasons.  For 10 years, this man was an uninvited part of my life.  There is no greater feeling of helplessness to a child than the inability to escape an adult that makes them feel unimportant and belittled.  There is so much more…

Not everyone likes what I have to say.  I know this because I don’t always like things that other people have to say.  Here’s the thing—say it anyway and don’t let anyone tell you that you should keep your mouth shut.  Ever. The instant we silence one dissenting or diagreeable opinion, we’ve lost all freedom….