Friday morning, Nov. 14, 2008

Hi, Everyone,

Well, the leg is okay now and I'm so glad. The bruising is subsiding.

In the past two weeks I have heard from so many readers of my books...very uplifting, encouraging and also humbling. I certainly have tried to reach victims of domestic violence and abuse, recognizing their situation, and hopefully either getting away, or resolving that each victim cannot fix their abuser, but the abuser can only fix themselves.

Women are natural "fixers" and "nurturers" and we want to fix things and make things right. It is solely up to the abuser to fix himself and recognize his abusive and violent habits of coercion, power and control over someone---are all learned behaviors. It can be unlearned. He must take the responsibility, get help, and fix himself. Until he does this, he will continue to go his merry way and rectify the abuse and blame others for it.

Yesterday, at the East Park Restaurant was a very good day! The staff there was so helpful and they went out of their way to accommodate us in the side room. Very good food too!

The "Record Courier" newspaper came and took our picture and ask us a lot of questions about our books. Colin McEwen was the newspaper reporter, and Lisa was the photographer. We certainly were elated they came and hopefully the story about us will be in the newspaper soon.

My Author friend, Joyce Bishop Morris, brought along another author, Patty Bell. She has recently wrote a book called, "When Is Today?" It is a true story dealing with Alzheimer's and its many hardships. Patty also is joining our newly formed Authors Club-"he Inkpot."

Today I am going into work this morning to call girls for Thursday's W.I.S.H. and also decorating a Christmas tree for the CCAPL at the local historical building, the McCook House. Then I'm meeting a friend for lunch. She is having trouble with her 18 year old daughter who has moved out and is in an abusive and coercive relationship with her boyfriend.

Great to hear from all of you!

I'm looking forward to being back at the Waldenbooks Bookstore in Strongsville, Ohio tomorrow! Stop by if you get a chance. The book store is on the second floor of the mall. Nice store!

Stay safe, be blessed, and spread the word about my books, please? The more that learn about the reality of violence and abuse, the less there will be.

Warmest regards to one and all,
Becky :)