Chalk it up to ignorance or hubris, but in all the time since people have been telling me I am brave or courageous for sharing my story, I never took the time to actually understand the word or what they…

A brief note and request because I believe in the power of prayer. A woman who connected with me here after seeing my Investigation Discovery re-air last week is about to undergo her fifth reconstructive surgery after suffering a brutal…

It’s Sunday evening and I am quietly marveling at the heartfelt letters I have received over the weekend from complete strangers who saw the Discovery ID show and had to write to me to express their support. I awoke Saturday…

Does my heart good to see so many of you (I just see numbers and countries) visiting this site tonight. I hope you are finding useful information. If you have suggestions or questions, ask away: afightbackwoman@gmail.com So glad you stopped…

Bit of a downer headline, I know. But I received a call a few weeks back – on my birthday, actually – that dredged up some bad feelings. One of the producers of the Investigation Discovery series I was featured in…

A quick note to tell you all I am stunned – STUNNED – it has been a full year since my French excursion, the one where I boldly set out for Provencal pastures in a sort of reclamation of my…

On December 22, 2008, I purchased my first home. A long, lean five-room condo just outside Manhattan. As it was more than 100 years old, I recall clearly the way it captured my heart the first time I saw it with its…

As I rest my vocal chords from the newfound zest I have for chanting anti-rape slogans into the misty night, I wanted to let you know I spoke at and participated in the Take Back the Night event at the…

As I mentioned in a post yesterday, today was the annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event in town. Though the sun made intermittent appearances, the wind was constant, and I basically froze for three hours while volunteering my time.…

Quick note in the midst of a hefty workload at the office to mention the most awesome of events: Walk a Mile in Her Shoes. The event occurs nationwide during April (Sexual Assault Awareness Month) and is a beautiful expression…