My brother (he’s actually my half-brother from my biological dad), Doug, was born on February 7, 1952, and I was born on July 8, 1972. I always remember his birthday because he was twenty years older than I was. Doug was an incredibly happy man. Everyone liked him. He always had a smile, he brightenedContinue reading “Connecting with Family”
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Hanging out and Healing
Last weekend, I got to spend some time with a couple of other survivors. One of them lives out of the state and was here to attend a family function. So, another friend of mine drove to have breakfast and hang out with him for the morning. It was a good time to talk andContinue reading “Hanging out and Healing”
Writing in a Community
Being an author is, for the most part, a very isolating and lonely way of life. If you are like me, much of the time I need absolute silence and a distraction-free environment to produce anything coherent. On occasion, I get into a rhythm where I can write with other people in the room watchingContinue reading “Writing in a Community”
Getting Older…
I turned 53 in July, and I don’t necessarily feel that age. At least, in my head I don’t feel over 50. Of course, I realize that I can’t sprint like I used to when I was in high school. I have difficulty keeping my eyes open when I’m reclining while watching a movie atContinue reading “Getting Older…”
Finding Equilibrium
Many of you may not know that I have a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry. All throughout high school, my career goal was to become a research scientist with a focus in studying immunology. Early on in my life, I was fascinated by how the immune system worked and filled with compassion for those who hadContinue reading “Finding Equilibrium”
The Trip Home Part 3
Today’s journey was to Thermopolis, home of the World’s Largest Hot Springs. I really don’t think it’s the world’s largest, but I’m not going to argue! Thermopolis’s high school was my high school’s main rival. We usually beat them at everything. It was an easy trip there. We walked around to look at the hotContinue reading “The Trip Home Part 3”
The Trip Home Part 2
The biggest difference I noticed on my travels today was the weather. Southern California has fairly predictable weather. Worland, my hometown for those of you just tuning in, is not necessarily that way. It was a beautiful drive through Utah, with gorgeous white puffy clouds and the occasional sprinkle on the interstate. Once we gotContinue reading “The Trip Home Part 2”
A Time for Reflection
I’ve just finished my 30th year of teaching. The end of the school year always gives me a time to reflect on the progress, or sometimes the lack of progress, I have made. Overall, I feel that I’m in a good place, but I recognize that there are still areas where I need to improve.Continue reading “A Time for Reflection”
Writing Your Story
If you’ve read some of my posts or even looked at my other pages on this site, you’ll know that I’ve written four novels centering on the topic of childhood sexual abuse. The first book is still fiction, but it most closely resembles my own story of molestation. The other books are a compilation ofContinue reading “Writing Your Story”
Feeling Some Raw Emotion
I’ve recently had a few weeks where every morning, I have cried. I have felt sad, lonely, and depressed. And really cried about it, too! Not just a sob or a few tears running down my face but weeping uncontrollably. I haven’t cried like that, or even shed a tear, in years. I attribute theContinue reading “Feeling Some Raw Emotion”
Harry L. Estes 