How in the world can this year be flying by so quickly? It seems just yesterday, October 1st, when I began a blog series that I wasn’t sure how it would go. I decided to let you all be the voice for a month and write letters of anonymity. Oh my . . . how you surprised my soul. Your… Read More
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You’ve been asking for stories from the streets and I’m happy to announce the first is coming! Graffiti: Scribbles from Different Sides of the Street will be released in a few weeks. read what jeff goins is saying about graffiti: “This is a beautiful and potent call to live a life that matters — from someone who’s lived it. Alene calls… Read More
dear society.
Dear Society, Your unrealistic standards are set much too high. The pressure that you put on young girls to live up to these standards is a burden that has weighed on my soul before, and continues to cripple those who are trying to measure up. Every flaw in the mirror, every imperfection makes the burden heavier. My knees grow… Read More
31 days of anonymity {day 31 – dear middle child}
Dear Middle Child: The last letter I wrote to you was sent too late. I felt I hardly knew you as I hadn’t seen you in 5 years. I always wanted to know what TV shows you watched, what made you laugh, who was your favorite movie star, what kind of foods you favored lately, and were you spending… Read More
31 days of anonymity {day 30 – dear brother}
Dear Brother, Talk about a love-hate relationship. I love you very much! The “real” you that’s deep inside. I love your wit, your charm, your absolute brilliance. I love your kindness. Then there’s the hate. I hate who you become on drugs. I have hated your choices, your actions, all of the pain you have caused. The lies. I have… Read More
31 days of anonymity {day 29 – dear family and friends}
Dear Family & Friends, Thank you for coming and being there for me. Losing my son was the single most excruciating pain I have ever endured. I couldn’t have made it through this time without the love of my family and friends. You were by my side walking through the pain with me was the best way you could have… Read More