Everything Meant to Break
My resilience is my spirit and my unshakable determination to thrive.
l was raped
Being raped no longer defines me as an individual as it did before. I am a mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a cousin, a godchild, an author, a colleague, a community member, an advocate, and more. I lead a full life and feel grateful every day that I wake up.
Al Pleads Guilty… then changes his mind.
I just left Framingham District Court. The good news is: Al Chase pleaded guilty for everything he did to me.
Testifying as a Child
My name is Elise
Moments
Becoming Our Purpose
A poem inspired by our inaugural JDNM retreat
#MeToo: Al Chase
In 2012, I was sexually assaulted by Al Chase, a member of the IRNE Awards Committee and a theatre reviewer in the Greater Boston Area.
Journey to Healing
Tattooed
Every time I undress, I’m haunted by my history -
My Journey to Healing
At the age of 13, my friend’s father attempted to sexually assault me. Six months later when I was 14, that same man kidnapped me. With the help of his daughter, he was able to take the assault further while they tortured me verbally, emotionally, mentally, psychologically and spiritually.
Ode to Me
I Am Someone Beyond My Abuse — I Matter
Don’t Worry. The Dark Forces Won’t Prevail.
I Stand With Dylan. Allen v. Farrow is an important documentary series…
Pay It Forward!
Physically and most importantly mentally, I know…
Comparison!
We all tend to compare ourselves to others…
My Name is Patti
I have always looked at life through a different lens than most…
My Name is Deb
I am a survivor of child sexual assault from the age of 6…
Moving and Motivation!
Our lives change when our habits change…