HEARTBREAKING. I know it happens. I was victimized by my crazy father....and I served on a volunteer board assisting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. America is NOT the great country some want to think it is. Well done essay and valuable information.
Thank you, Susan. My brother and sister were like kids from a different family. I did not belong. I left out the part where she beat me in the name of JESUS on a regular basis.
Sharon, So sorry to hear about the hungry nights in your childhood. So thankful for your siblings. I have a friend who did that to her kid and now she has an eating disorder and has an odd habit of under-eating. Definitely a huge problem! So grateful you brought this to light. Very important work!
That’s always a good zen time, Sharon! I’ve had mild success with cilantro. Not so much tomatoes though for some reason. Any particular plants that seem to respond well to your green thumb? 👍
Such a critical issue where I live, thank you for raising these urgent action steps. More than one million living in New York City use SNAP to buy their food, and in the City approximately 25% of children still live in poverty, according to govt stats. It is heart breaking. I am so sorry to hear what you endured and hope we can all find ways to help protect children better.
HEARTBREAKING. I know it happens. I was victimized by my crazy father....and I served on a volunteer board assisting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. America is NOT the great country some want to think it is. Well done essay and valuable information.
Thank you, Susan. My brother and sister were like kids from a different family. I did not belong. I left out the part where she beat me in the name of JESUS on a regular basis.
I’m so sorry-my father was a crazy angry drunk. You never knew what would set him off. I’m proud of how you and I came out of all that! ❤️
As I am of YOU! xoxo
Sharon, So sorry to hear about the hungry nights in your childhood. So thankful for your siblings. I have a friend who did that to her kid and now she has an eating disorder and has an odd habit of under-eating. Definitely a huge problem! So grateful you brought this to light. Very important work!
Thanks, Thalia!
Absolutely, Sharon. Hope you’re in good health otherwise and are gearing up for a lovely summer?
One kid, 2 grand kids! 😊
Oh, I heard grandkids are really fun! How old. I hope you get to see them often?
No it loves my raised bed cart!
Don’t tell me that you built the raised bed cart, too!? Some of my friends do and that’s always been absolutely inspiring!
Yes thanks! Gardening is my zen time!
That’s always a good zen time, Sharon! I’ve had mild success with cilantro. Not so much tomatoes though for some reason. Any particular plants that seem to respond well to your green thumb? 👍
Orchids indoors & Bok Choi & spinach outdoors 🌱
Oh! You’re the first person I know who does bok choy outdoors! Is it fairly difficult to do, Sharon?
It was a kit and yes, I assembled it. Good thing ive put together lots of kids toys!🤣
True, Sharon! You have a lot of kids yourself? They can turn anyone into a woodsmith for sure! 😅
Such a critical issue where I live, thank you for raising these urgent action steps. More than one million living in New York City use SNAP to buy their food, and in the City approximately 25% of children still live in poverty, according to govt stats. It is heart breaking. I am so sorry to hear what you endured and hope we can all find ways to help protect children better.
I’m praying sanity will prevail.