Category Archives: Life

Happy Labor Day

Posted on September 1, 2014 by DMW

Labor Day is a holiday where I don’t have any traditions – old or new. My husband doesn’t either. It is a day without plans, without parties, without food to look forward to (or to have to slave over in … Continue reading →

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My White Privilege: Acknowledging An Unfair And Automatic Truth In The United States

Posted on August 21, 2014 by DMW

I will never understand what it is like to be black, and saying anything along the lines that I could, is ignorant. Racism bothers me, and by bother I mean it is like taking a rusty blade to my guts … Continue reading →

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My ‘Coming Out’: Surviving Trauma And Managing Post-Traumatic Stress

Posted on August 14, 2014 by DMW

When I was in college I kept a knife within an arm’s reach, but concealed in the bed that I slept at night. I also slept in my clothes, complete with running shoes. All of the lights were on, my … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Robin

Posted on August 12, 2014 by DMW

I was going to write a different post today, but as I was up in our room, trying to get something out, my husband texted me… ROY: Robin Williams died ME: What???? ROY: He committed suicide It was just so … Continue reading →

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Turning 30

Posted on August 1, 2014 by DMW

So, I turned thirty on Monday. To be honest, I don’t know how I feel about that. I mean, it think whenever someone hits a birthday milestone (aka a new decade) there is a bittersweet feeling. My twenties are gone. … Continue reading →

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