Throughout the millennium of human existence, story has been a vehicle through which people have shared the important issues of their time. Story has been historically expressed through dance, music, visual art, the spoken word, written manuscripts – and opera. Brilliant composers throughout the centuries have courageously crafted dramatic operatic expressions that connect us with […]
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In many traditions, November 1st is a time to remember those who have gone before us, our ancestors, our saints, our departed loved ones. As this day approaches I am thinking about the people along my journey who have contributed to my survival, my healing and my thriving. There are teachers who reached out and
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THERE IS NO GREATER AGONY THAN BEARING AN UNTOLD STORY INSIDE YOU MAYA ANGELOU, “I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS” Ask someone who has been able to tell their abuse story to others and how they felt after doing it. Almost always, they will tell you how relieved they were that they
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Where do you go when you are having a tough time? Almost 50 years ago Bill Withers released “Lean on Me” which spoke to the universal need for support in difficult times. If YouTube is any indication it is a message which still reverberates throughout the world. Lean on me When your not strong And
I am sitting in a little cottage on an island in southern Maine as I write this. It is a beautiful fall day, the trees are offering a preview of coming attractions, the air is fresh and clear. I’m taking a break from my normal routine to rest, reflect and renew. The business of recovery
Today we have two poems from Mike Chapman, a survivor of sexual abuse and trafficking as a child and of sexual assault by clergy as an adult. The poems are powerful and graphic and may be triggering for some. You are encouraged to use your own discretion before reading. First, let me give you some
Kevin’s monthly column will include words of wisdom gleaned from decades on the journey of healing and recovery from childhood sexual abuse.
Alphonse de Lamartine said: “Music is the literature of the heart; it commences where speech ends.” Music touches us like nothing else. Music has the power to comfort, inspire, inform, transform and heal us. Music for the Healing Journey will be a regular feature of this blog for the coming months. In it I will
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Eleven months ago “Beyond Survival: Still We Rise” was born. Our goal was to connect men, their partners and allies through stories, conversations and more. We hoped the blog would become a place for meaningful dialogue. We wanted the posts to include honest sharing of the challenges and the joys which other men experience as
Music has healing power. It can express our pain, comfort our grief, challenges us to change and express feelings too deep for just words. Music connects us to others across time and space. It takes us back in time or invites us to see a better future. Physician, Debashish Mridha says: “Music can heal the
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