: About Me

I recently earned my Masters of Science in Publications Management from Drexel University. I also work for F.A. Davis, a medical publishing company in Philadelphia.

One of my post graduation goals was to start freelance writing, and joining Helium is my first step towards achieving that goal. When I'm not writing I can usually be found reading, practicing yoga, running, or playing with my mini-schnauzer.

My passion is ...

Writing - of course :-)

I know too much about ...

Nothing! There's always something to learn.

My parents always told me ...

to follow my dreams

My childhood ambition ...

I've always wanted to be a writer!

My favorite memory ...

I have too many!

Why I write ...

because it gives me a voice

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Anything I can get my hands on/24/Counting Crows

My first job ...

was for a nursing home when I was 16

My best moment ...

finishing my first half marathon

My inspiration ...

thinking about past accomplishments

Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Incest and the innocent child

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I was twenty-six years old the first time I told my family I was repeatedly, sexually abused by my grandfather. By the time I mustered the courage to disclose my secret, I convinced myself that since the perpetrator is an old man nearing the end of his life, as well as a self-described devout catholic who believes in heaven and hell, that he would apologize for his horrific behavior and hope for forgiveness. Not only did the monster deny the years of abuse and subsequent emotional pain he caused me and other innocent children, but he sat back and watched while his lie caused other family m...

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