Open Letter to Pope Francis: The Invisibles 

Dear Pope Francis, Welcome to the home of jazz, Peeps Easter candies, Facebook, and the Grand Canyon. We hope your visit to our country, the encounters with our people (rich and poor) and the conversations with our leaders inspire your commitment to world peace. We are honored and forever changed because of your presence withContinue reading “Open Letter to Pope Francis: The Invisibles “

10 Ways to Prevent Suicide 

People I deeply love have teetered on the edge of death, driven by thoughts of self-harm, and are alive today, still. Dying by suicide remains one of the leading causes of death in our country, however, there is much we can do to prevent suicide. Based on my personal experiences with family members, in honorContinue reading “10 Ways to Prevent Suicide “

Virginia Tortures Disabled Man 

A man with severe disabilities was neglected, tortured and left to die by Virginia officials in the Portsmouth, Virginia jail. Arrested in April for stealing $5 worth of junk food from a corner store, 24 year old Jamycheal Mitchell died August 19 from starvation. According to this article in The Guardian an investigation is underway. Mitchell wasContinue reading “Virginia Tortures Disabled Man “