I wanted to leave a brief update about the piece I have been working on – Battling Dad. It is a piece that covers about a 12-year period during our kids’ childhood.
It is a period that was incredibly difficult, because it was such a painful layer of life, on top of all the things Ed and I were dealing with in our own lives. In dealing with and confronting Dad, it required wrestling with fear, pulling together courage, and living through the flashbacks and other trauma symptoms. It is the reason I call these years of my life the Warrior Years.
Writing about it also requires much thought and reflection. I am reliving some intense times as I craft the piece. It also requires skill, as that time period involves others. Since I will not speak of them, I need to tell the story well and in a way that is helpful, yet preserve boundaries. Hence, it is taking some time. For now, simply know it is coming. The paintings below will be part of the essay. Thank you for your patience.
Soul Mosaic 
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