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Hear OUR Voice.

November 6, 2012 by Rae

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Today was rather eventful, or memorable I should say. I woke up and it felt different. I felt different. I felt like I needed to say something. Like I just needed to be heard. But since school was out, I had +2 with me. And while I’m listening to the “Stops” and the “I’m tellings!” along with the “Moves”, I pinched myself as a punishment for not casting my vote during the Early Voting period. But two in tow wasn’t going to stop me. We got dressed, packed a few snacks, and headed out the ...

Life

Tap into your Inner Strength

November 5, 2012 by Rae 3 Comments

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A few weeks ago, while in my living room folding laundry, the premiere of ABC’s Last Resort played in the background. I had already watched the trailers so I pretty much knew what the show was about. As a result, I partially listened while I continued to separate the laundry into piles. There seemed to be a lot of noise–sirens were blaring and people were yelling; but, shortly afterwards, things seemed to simmer down. There was solace. Quietness. Calmness. When it hurts the most, that is our strength. Scott Speedman spoke these ...

Life

It’s OK.

September 16, 2012 by Rae 16 Comments

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Life has been difficult but it’s getting better. It’s been hard to remain focused especially on my school work. This is mainly because the little drive that is left in me is put into my children. I hadn’t gone to school in a week and I missed a quiz in one of my graduate courses. My work at my employer as been beyond sub par. But despite that, I felt like I’ve accomplished something major. I’ve let go of my sadness. My anger. My grief. And I’m making it. I’m ok. From all that has happened, ...