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Getting Clean

Nov 13, 2014 By elinwaldal 22 Comments

What does “getting clean” mean to you? It could be as difficult as speaking a truth that has been hard to share or as complex as shaking yourself free from addiction. Regardless of what we are faced with, sometimes “getting clean,” is harder than it appears. Seven weeks ago my friend and fellow writer, Mary, announced to her Facebook friends that […]

Filed Under: Exercise, NaBloPoMo Nov 14 Tagged With: Eat clean, exercise, Forgiveness, PiYo

Where do we go from here: a look at The Grammy’s and the music collaboration between Rihanna and Chris Brown

Feb 22, 2012 By elinwaldal 1 Comment

Many people are focused on the collaboration between Chris Brown and Rihanna—but for a moment I would like to step back in time and redirect our attention to the underlying message which was sent when the decision was made to spotlight Chris Brown at The Grammy’s. Ken Ehrlich—the Executive producer of The Grammy’s said the […]

Filed Under: Women's Health & Wellness, Women's Issues Tagged With: Chris Brown, Domestic Violence, Forgiveness, Grammys, Rihanna, Teenagers, Victim Bame

First Thread of Forgiveness

Apr 18, 2011 By elinwaldal 2 Comments

   For years I closeted my past with deadbolts, hammer, and nails. Over time, what first began as a faint thud, gave way to repetitive knocks. I could hear them, those skeletons in my closet, they would not give up. Their relentless pursuit was to get me to stop, listen, and feel. As if employed […]

Filed Under: Healing from Trauma, Life Lessons Tagged With: Forgiveness, Self-Love, Survivor

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