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Visitors Are Coming!

Posted on March 24, 2015 by DMW

At the end of this week, we’re having houseguests. Normally, it wouldn’t be a big to-do. I mean we’d have the house clean, but it’s always pretty tidy, and for most people we don’t even dust off schedule, because nothing … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, home, Life, Love, Personal, Relationships | Tagged "child abuse", "house guest", "reaching out", "self image", "self love", "spring cleaning", father, hope, orphan, parents, visitor | Leave a comment

Getting My Bake On: Sugar Highs And Cupcakes Of Love

Posted on March 5, 2015 by DMW

I have a confession to make. I have a bit of a sweet tooth. All right, that’s a bit misleading… I have one heck of a sweet tooth! I mean I love chocolate and candy and cookies and cakes, pastries … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, food, home, Love, Personal, Relationships | Tagged "baby girl", "making up a recipe", "new baby", "sugar high", "sweet tooth", baking, cooking, cupcakes | Leave a comment

When The Lights Go Out

Posted on February 26, 2015 by DMW

Normally, I am the most prepared person in the world. I am calm, and collected, and even when my emotions are raging on the inside, I can compartmentalize things and be “hyper-rational” to get whatever needs to be, done. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, home, Life, Personal | Tagged "hyper-vigilance", "lights out", "Post Traumatic Stress", "power outage", darkness, panic, prepared, PTSD, trauma | Leave a comment

The Power Of Choice: Because I Choose To Be

Posted on January 15, 2015 by DMW

Life is about choices. Who you are as a person may be outside of the realm of choice – you are you – but what kind of person you are is about the choices you make. I always feel a … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, home, Inspiration, Journal, Life, Opinion, People, Personal, Relationships, Thoughts | Tagged "child abuse", "choose to be better", "personal accountability", "personal improvement", abuse, blame, choice, excuse, survivor, trauma, victim | Leave a comment

Dear 2014: It’s Been Real

Posted on December 29, 2014 by DMW

In my last blog post of the year, I can’t help but reflect on 2014. What a year… I’ll be honest, because it’s hard not to be, this year kind of sucked. I mean it wasn’t my worst year of … Continue reading →