M*OASIS

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“People who wade into discomfort and vulnerability and tell the truth about their stories are the real badasses.”

- Dr. Brené Brown

These blog posts represent my personal experience and journey. Maybe some of what I write will resonate with you. When commenting, please be respectful of others' personal stories -- we are all here to support each other.

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Welcome to M*OASIS

When I first learned about what happened to my daughter I was not only in shock, but I also felt scared and even alone.

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Weariness

Constantly moving, thinking, or doing when I know what I really need is stillness.

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Life Whispers

When life whispers to you, listen.

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Building a Bridge

What do I mean when I say I'm building a bridge back to my daughter?

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No Blueprint

The variables of who, what, when, where, how, and why remind me that there is no clear pattern to abuse or healing

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Doused with Empathy

How do we free ourselves from the shackles of shame?

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Making Use of Mud

Stuck in the mud, muddy waters - mud gets a bad wrap! It's actually quite useful.

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Holding Space

Learning how to be respectful of your survivor's journey starts with getting out of their way

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Silver Linings and Lemonade

How do you react when you hear “Look for the silver lining” or “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”?

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Ohana

Redefining what family means to me.

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The Evolution of Me

I was listening to this podcast and took comfort in hearing stories from people who experienced trauma and found a way to 'move forward'.

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