At once the sisters began
Whenever I have the opportunity to visit the historical marker that was installed in the 800 block of Penn Avenue 25 years ago, when the Pittsburgh Sisters of Mercy marked …
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My life began at 40
The other day, as my daughters were getting ready to leave my house and return to their father’s, I tried to guilt them into doing their chores. “I did a …
Read MoreFinding healing & hope following sexual violence
Dear Fellow Survivor of Sexual Violence: There are so many things I want to tell you. Most are easier said than done. Please know that with everything I say, some …
Read MoreBreaking the stigma of mental illness
When people question me about the individuals I work with at Pittsburgh Mercy, those who are uneducated or misinformed often ask me if I’m afraid to go to work. I …
Read MoreA Pittsburgh Mercy colleague’s reflections on #MarchForOurLives
Beside family and friends, I participated in the #MarchForOurLives protest on Saturday, March 24, 2018. This is why. On March 14, my daughter, Zena, 13, upset by the recent murders …
Read MoreEngagement & Hope Through Art
Earlier this fall, I attended “Shelter: Crafting A Safe Home” at Contemporary Craft in the Strip District. The show included mugs created by Pittsburgh artist Daniel See while engaging therapeutically …
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