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secrets annihilated my sense of self. The following pages document a
sixteen month journey into a therapeutic realm of myth, fairy tales and
the arts. This collection — entitled Of Nettles and Deliverance —
is a chronicled account of my personal story and how the fairy tales I
clung to as a child merged with my visual, literary and performing art
enabling me to uncover the truth and, finally, to acknowledge it.
This site is dedicated to all who have known the furtive shadows of an
abusive childhood environment and to the healing magic of our creative
spirits. I tell my story, because I believe by coming together to support
one another, and by sharing our own tales we set ourselves free from the
secrets, shame and confusion that masquerade as our sense of self.
It is my hope that others who have suffered the terrors of childhood
abuse might find something within these pages that helps. If something
here triggers strong emotions, go slowly, stop if needed, and most of all
be gentle with yourself.
of the material in this web site can be found
HERE on the Endicott Redux
Today, much of my artwork is inspired by and dedicated
to the amazing people who have and continue to
share their stories with me. These works and my
thoughts can be viewed on my blog:
Healing Through Visual, Literary and Performance Arts.
child’s ability to simply endure. The little girl I was
deserves all the love and praise I can give her. She was
never a “bad” child. She endured, imagined, and survived.
SHE IS MY HEROINE.