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Happiness in Body and Soul
Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we are watching writer and activist Eve Ensler who shares how a discussion about menopause with her friends led to talking about all sorts of sexual acts onstage, waging a global campaign to … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Other Writers, Tuesdays with TED
Tagged Creativity, Eve Ensler, Happiness, Memoir, Shame, The Vagina Monologues, Truth, V-Day, Writing Life
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The Voices in My Head
Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. This week we are watching psychologist Eleanor Longden describe her experience with mental illness. To all appearances, Longden was just like every other student, heading to college full of promise and without a care in … Continue reading
Posted in Tuesdays with TED
Tagged Acceptance, Eleanor Longden, Fear, Mental Illness, Schizophrenia, Shame
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The Art of Asking
Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we have musician Amanda Palmer who talks about “The Art of Asking.” Amanda examines the evolving relationship between artist and fan. I’ve seen this one several times and I still think it’s brilliant. How … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Tuesdays with TED
Tagged Amanda Palmer, Creativity, Crowd Sourcing, Fear, Shame, Trust, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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Creativity and Disability
Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we have Alberto Cairo of the Red Cross speaking about the disabled and how “There Are No Scraps of Men.” In this powerful talk, Alberto tells the moving story of why and how … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Tuesdays with TED
Tagged Afghanistan, Alberto Cairo, Creativity, Red Cross, Shame, Special Needs, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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Building Your Creative Confidence
Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we have David Kelley talking about “How To Build Your Creative Confidence.” Everyone, including all you so-called “non-creative” types, should watch this. So what do you think about the idea that everyone can … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Tuesdays with TED
Tagged Art, Creativity, David Kelley, Fear, Shame, Unplanned Life, Writing Life
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It’s Called a Spectrum For a Reason
A few months ago I met a fellow autism mom through social networking. We shared a poop story (don’t ask; it’s an autism thing) and had a good laugh. I immediately liked her. The following week we both posted about … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, My Life
Tagged Acceptance, Anger, Autism, Fear, Guilt, Shame, Speech Delay, Unplanned Life
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Story Wins Award From Spruce Mountain Press
I just learned that my story, “Twisted Love,” won honorable mention in Spruce Mountain Press’ Past Loves Annual Essay Contest! Here’s what the judges at Spruce Mountain Press had to say: “[Y]our revealing story gives us an inside look at how … Continue reading
Aiming for the Sky
When my daughter Katie was four and using two-word phrases, someone asked how I handled the shame. I stared at her, confused. I’ve never felt shame over Katie’s autism. Sorrow of course, but never shame. My mother says I’d feel … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Autism, My Life
Tagged Acceptance, Adoption, Anger, Autism, Divorce, Shame, Unplanned Life
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