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After several phone calls, text messages, and in-person questions, I feel it is necessary to share my thoughts on this latest scandal—a scandal that should be heard and seen by everyone—to stop it from ever happening again. As I have watched and listened to countless brave and strong women stand in court to confront and publicize their horrific, personal, and life-altering experiences related to a sick man, Larry Nassar, I have an array of feelings. First, and foremost, my heart goes out to each and every one of the 160 (and I’m sure more) innocent victims who were sexually assaulted and taken advantage of forRead More →

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I had the pleasure of speaking to an entire sophomore class at a local high school the other day. As I stood at the podium watching each and every student walk through the entryway, I could feel the tension in the room increasing as they took their seats. They were informed of the topic that was going to be addressed—eating disorders and body image–issues that are far too misunderstood and unspoken, yet, so imperative. And, based on their attentiveness, questions, and discussion following my presentation, it was clear these students were more than familiar with these happenings. Our family, friends, and community learned of this speaking engagementRead More →

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My four-year-old son lost his two bottom teeth this week. This made him the first friend in his class to lose a tooth, and he felt so special. My hope is that this feeling of being “special” or “different” continues as a joyful emotion rather than a troubled one. Even at the young age of six years old, I felt the pressure to “fit in,” and be like everyone else. I really do remember it like it was yesterday. I was in first grade, and was a new student at Ealy Elementary School. My family had just moved to a new house–requiring me to attend a differentRead More →