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Eff Sh*t Up Friday – Say exactly what you think

Kids very often say exactly what they think. They have no filter. When they see injustice they don’t think, “well that is awful but I...

Guest Post – Lillian Romaniello #metoo

When I met Lilly 6 years ago her bravado was so strong that her vulnerability was walled off. Her life was limited by the belief that her...

Little Miss Eff Sh*t Up

Last week I posted a blog about the sexual harassment that has occurred at the USC School of Social Work. One of my former professors has...

The Last Class

Today is the last class that I am teaching at the California State University, San Bernadino School of Social Work. I dedicate this blog...

Death-December 2, 2015

December 2, 2015 I am supposed to be coding my data for my qualifying exam right now but instead I am texting my husband to tell him...

On Burning Your Village then Building it Back Up

A few years ago I lost several dear friends. Not to death, or illness, or accident. Just…lost them. I did some things, they did some...

The Gift of Insecurity

Lately I have been battling with a gift that I was given in my childhood that I would like to call: INSECURITY IT is a gorgeous bombshell...

Into the Abyss

I am drowning…I am drowning in: Shame Guilt Anger Fierce HATE Insecurity Fear I am trying to pray. I am trying to be...

The Cone of Shame

My good girl went on a rampage last night. She was feeling totally out of control and she threw a hissy fit more impressive than a 3 year...

The Grand Canyon

Lately I have been seeing myself taking a head first dive off the rim of the Grand Canyon and instead of sprouting wings (like I thought...

We the People

Yesterday the 44th President of the United States gave his inaugural speech while I was driving down I-5 with our 10 and 2 year old. At...

Speaking About Passion

Over the last two years I have transitioned from being a professional lobbyist and university professor to a full time stay at home...