“I finally figured out that not every crisis can be managed. As much as we want to keep ourselves safe, we can't protect ourselves from everything. If we want to embrace life, we also have to embrace chaos.” ―Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Safety
I Could Feel…
“I could feel the warmth of his presence as if a soft blanket had been wrapped around my soul, around my heart. It held me and protected me. It sheltered me and I knew I wasn’t alone anymore.” ―Colleen Houck
Tornado Recap
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who was affected by the tornados that ripped through multiple states last night and early this morning. I will be making a donation on behalf of this website to the first organization I feel is making the most impact on the ground. So many people are without power, … Continue reading Tornado Recap
Statement from the Families of Rudy Rochman, Andrew (Noam) Liebman, and Edouard David Benaym
This is so jolting for me and the community at large. I pray they are safely released soon. "We Were Never Lost" is NOT a political documentary. Nigeria needs to cut them loose, and the respective countries representing these three men need to work harder to free them from any kind of investigation. Maybe now, … Continue reading Statement from the Families of Rudy Rochman, Andrew (Noam) Liebman, and Edouard David Benaym
This Changes Everything
Authors' Note: POTENTIAL TRIGGER WARNING If you cannot handle an honest take on life and discussions of depression and mental health, please do not read below this image. Thank you. It didn’t set in until this month. The majority of my days are Groundhog Day-esque. Lather, rinse, repeat. Dull. Uninteresting. Zero challenge involved. Over time, … Continue reading This Changes Everything
Coin-Sized Device Sounds Alarm
http://sfglobe.com/2015/12/17/coin-sized-device-sounds-alarm-and-notifies-family-in-threatening-situations/?src=srd_47892&t=syn I actually think this is a great idea, especially for our children. I'm never going to rule a handgun out though, or self-defense. I will never outweigh a man, but I can still protect myself in many situations.
Know Your Rights
Author's Note: You can agree to disagree with me, but I feel that what I am saying is completely valid and I make no apologies for it. These are MY feelings. You don't have to share in them and I did not write this to argue, I wrote it because it's my perspective. Rights in … Continue reading Know Your Rights
The Power Of…
"The power of intuitive understanding will protect you from harm until the end of your days." -Lao Tzu
I Have Found…
“I have found both freedom and safety in my madness; the freedom of loneliness and the safety from being understood, for those who understand us enslave something in us.” ―Khalil Gibran
Written by LISA MARINO-Molchanova 