Sitting in our hotel room, on Hayden Island, Oregon. Day three of our 2nd trial. We came into this trial with our eyes open. The state of Washington took my young naive son from me, as completely as if he had gone off to war. This time there was a jury, but instead of a … Continue reading Guilty
Pedo Panic
Just read this phrase and loved it! How true it is! Pedo Panic has swept the nation! I've always thought of myself as a democrat with right-leaning tendencies. I have a problem with labels - can you tell?!? As a tree-hugging, underdog rooting, hand up not out, democrat I've done my community service. I don't … Continue reading Pedo Panic
Substantially speaking
Listening tonight to Aracely as a guest speaker, I was reminded of a point that many people who hear our stories get stuck on... The 'substantial step' Within the clause used in the state of Washington on the 'attempted' charges of Rape of a Minor is the need for the prosecution to prove a substantial … Continue reading Substantially speaking
Shock,fight,despair. Repeat.
I'm going to start with an update to Jace case. We are due in court in about 6 weeks. No clue if it will be pushed again or not, but a fellow advocate was finally able to connect the dots. We always knew Operation Underground Railroad is involved in turning proactive stings, which started out … Continue reading Shock,fight,despair. Repeat.
The Great White Hope
Many of us are having a VERY white Christmas indeed with this polar vortex storm sweeping the United States. Here's hoping you all stay safe and warm. It's normal to feel sad and alone at Christmas. Especially those of us who have been through deep trauma - and that's a LOT of us. Not just … Continue reading The Great White Hope
The Lady Justice Myth 