The Dignity of “Please” | Language is Important

Community, Mending, Reconciliation, Relationship

Language is important. Language is how we share information from one person or group to another person or group. Whether using gestures and non-verbal body language, specific words,

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Check Your Privilege

Bringing, Community, Mending, Ministry, Reconciliation, Relationship, Trauma-Informed

I was sitting in a room with a group of women waiting for the simulcast event to begin. We had pulled couches and comfy chairs next to tables

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Bringing My Heart Out of My Armor

Bringing, Foster/Adoption/Kin, Keeping, Mending, Relationship, Self-Care, Trauma-Informed, Wellness

It was 2016 and the end of the 2-day gathering was nearing. I was facilitating a local experience of an international women’s event and I was weary. The

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Not The Answer You Were Looking For…

Bringing, Education, Keeping, Local Events, Reconciliation, Self-Care, Speaking, Trauma-Informed

“How did you get started in this?” Her question caught me a little off guard. It was only 3 minutes before the bell would ring and the class

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Why Are You Here Today?

Bringing, Keeping, Mending, Ministry, Speaking, Trauma-Informed

I like to start all of my presentations with a blank page or slide asking everyone to consider “Why Are You Here Today?” I think it is important

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