Archive for June, 2009
Duke University Official Molests, Pimps 5 yr. old son…
This is a horror story for which I have no words. Other than to say….at least they caught him. If these officers hadn’t….he’d no doubt be doing this forever. …and sounds like he’s got plenty more victims. But THIS is every Mother’s nightmare. Let’s hope they put him behind bars forever. Duke University Public Health [...]
June 29, 2009
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Posted in: In the News, Other Monsters
Did Michael Jackson Abuse Corey Heim?
I watched parts of a few episodes of the Two Coreys show. I was struck by how psychologically damaged Corey Heim seems. He was clearly very high on drugs, and said as much. Then during that conversation, he displayed anger at Corey Feldman for not stopping his victimization. Not that another child/teen could be expected [...]
June 27, 2009
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Tags: addiction, Corey Heim, Healing, Hollywood, Michael Jackson, Pedophile, sexual abuse · Posted in: General
Mourning for Michael Jackson?
Not me. Do I have compassion for his family and friends? Yes. Do I feel bad for the children he has left behind? Yes….and no. Yes for the fact that they are, by today’s accounts, left penniless. Yes for them not having a father. But I would NEVER allow any child to be alone with [...]
June 27, 2009
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Peoria Female Pedophile
This is, sadly, a trend likely to continue. There are female pedophiles. But a warning sign here would have been that this woman was entrusted with the care of children while she was clearly intoxicated. Again, if anyone is ever in charge of children, they should have NO alcohol while being the caretaker. If this [...]
June 26, 2009
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Tags: babysitter, In the News, law, Pedophiles, raising children, recovery, sex offender, sexual abuse · Posted in: General, Illinois, Law/Legal
Who’s Calling? (handling phone harassment)
Ever wonder who that person is? Find out. The first time you or anyone in your family is the victim of phone harassement, keep a log of the date/time, and CALL THE POLICE. Its a crime. Don’t ‘feel bad and not want to get them in trouble.’ If more of these jerks were called out [...]
June 24, 2009
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Tags: feminism, harassment, Law/Legal, parenting, raising children, safety, security, sexual abuse, Single Parents, teens, violence, womens health, womens issues · Posted in: General
The Good Ol’ Days?
I keep hearing lots of people my age yearning for the ‘good ol’ days…’ Really? Really? The days when women were expected (and legally bound)Â to ‘stand by their man,’ even when their children were being abused? When it was still LEGAL to be raped by your husband? When children were property? Ask your mother, [...]
June 22, 2009
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Tags: autonomy, feminism, media lies, media literacy, Prevention, raising children, sexual abuse, women · Posted in: General
Adjectives for Children’s Clothing…”Sexy” shouldn’t be one of them!
“Cute.” “Darling.” “Adorable.” “SEXY?!!!!” Should the word SEXY ever be an adjective that comes to mind when picking out bathing suits and clothing for children? It took me several DAYS of of diligent checking of different stores, different brands to find bathing suits for my daughter that weren’t so low cut that they looked like [...]
June 18, 2009
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Paid Sick Days…
More than necessary. Just the right thing to do in a society that calls itself ‘great.’ …and we’ll all be less sick when sick kids aren’t sent to school, or sick parents can afford to follow the Public Health advice of ‘if you’re sick, stay home’ …which to many American workers cannot do. Which forces [...]
June 17, 2009
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Tags: attachment-parenting, babies, illness, law, motherhood, preschoolers, Prevention, raising children, sexual abuse, support, toddlers · Posted in: General
Poverty is a Pedophile’s Best Hunting Grounds
…and they know it. Poverty forces even otherwise loving, caring parents to make less than ideal choices for who is watching out for their children. Every time we hear on the news about yet another victim, talking heads yak pompously and furiously about the parent who wasn’t watching. Please note: it’s usually painted as the [...]
June 16, 2009
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Tags: custody, feminism, Law/Legal, laws, living wage, motherhood, motherhood manifesto, parenting, poverty, Public Policy, raising children, sickness, Wal-mart, worker · Posted in: General
Single Mom Random Survival Tip #381
This is a simple one. I don’t know where I got it…probably from some wise person in a 12 step group. This is THE tip for anyone in the dating scene or wondering if someone deserves your trust. If we all did this, our lives would SOOOO much easier….. For the first 6 months you’re [...]
June 16, 2009
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Tags: alcoholism, attachment-parenting, dating, early childhood education, parenting, Prevention, raising children, recovery, sexual abuse · Posted in: General