A living archive · Est. 2014
To my children. To the woman I once was. To the memories, lessons, and love that shaped our lives.
Begin readingFebruary 14, 2013 — onward
You faced your biggest fear. You finally broke the silence. You left your home and everything you owned to make a better life for yourself and your precious kiddos.
He did not break you. You cannot be broken. Take what you learned and use it to help others. Keep fighting for what you believe in.
Why these letters exist
This began as a promise to leave my children words they could always return to. It grew into a record of survival, love, growth, and the moments that made us who we are.
From the original WordPress archive
A letter to my children about the courage it took to tell the truth, the judge who failed to listen, and why their voices will always matter.
Read the original letter →An open letter supporting Lieutenant Matt Beland and calling for examination of records involving the University of North Dakota Police Department, Rodney Clark, Tracy Meidinger, David Stromberg, Chris Hutton, Carlos Caro, Judge Jay Knudson, and North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board records.
Read the original letter →There are things I could tell you about the abuse I endured. I could describe the fear, the violence, the isolation, and the years I spent trying to survive. I could explain why I was afraid to speak, why I …
Read the original letter →Trinity, The house feels different without you in it. It is quieter in ways I expected, but also in ways I never could have imagined. I miss the sound of you coming through the door, the little conversations that happened …
Read the original letter →Trinity, When I found out I was pregnant with you, I couldn’t wait to be a mom. I couldn’t wait to meet you, to watch you grow, and to see you become the person God created you to be. And …
Read the original letter →Trinity, you such a good big sister always reading books to Teagan and Brooklyn and playing with Ryker so Mommy can cook supper. You are also also such a funny girl. You are always making everyone laugh. I sure do …
Read the original letter →Teagan you just turned 4 and you are such a sweet and funny little girl. You are so independent you lay out your own clothes every night and get ready by yourself every morning. You make friends easily because you …
Read the original letter →Brooklyn, You are almost 2 years old. You are the most amazing talker. You even talk in full sentences sometimes. You are strong willed and independent and have a serious love for shoes. But you are also one of the …
Read the original letter →Ryker, you are 6 months old today! You are rolling around like crazy. You can’t crawl yet but that doesn’t bother you because you can get anywhere you want by rolling. You are the happiest baby I have ever met. …
Read the original letter →Trinity you turned 10 this summer. Where did the time go? It feels like just yesterday I found out I was pregnant with you. You have grown up to be such a kind hearted little girl. You just started fourth grade this …
Read the original letter →February 14, 2013 you faced your biggest fear! You finally broke the silence! You should be proud of yourself! Don’t ever forget that. You ended up having to leave your home and everything you owned to make a better life …
Read the original letter →So here’s the thing. STDs are so awkward to talk about. So embarrassing and so shameful. But why can’t people realize that most STDs are spread because someone has lied to their partner. The most painful part about finding out …
Read the original letter →Even though I didn’t know it, the day I got meningitis I started the most painful journey of my life. I woke up that day and my life has never been the same. That is when I started this blog. …
Read the original letter →So you guessed it, I’m starting a blog! Why, you ask? Well, this has been a crazy month for me. It all started when I went home for Easter with my 4, yes FOUR children. We took the 8 hmm …
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