One Step Forward, Two Back
One step forward, two back. Every wave of momentum is followed by a backlash. We’re seeing a bit of that backlash now in the wake of the #metoo movement. I’ve…
We All Have Our Own Pacific To Cross
My daughter is home from college for winter break, and the other night we sat down to watch Losing Sight of Shore, a documentary that followed a team of…
The Center Will Not Hold
Over the years, as a teacher of women writers, and as a woman writer myself, I have taught and written about countless women, their lives, and their works. I don’t…
Storytelling: Healing Ourselves and Helping Others
One of the messages I have consistently shared since putting my own story out into the world four years ago is that by sharing our truths, we can heal…
Less Calling Out ~ More Calling In
There is so much to like about living near a college town, including the opportunity to stretch my mind and expand my knowledge base. While I get to do…
Radical Lessons
Earlier this month, I had to fly coast to coast for a brief appointment. I actually spent more time traveling than I did in Los Angeles. However, my timing…
Sexual Assault on Campus: Why We Must Do More, Not Less
I have read the transcript of the Education Secretary's prepared comments regarding her intent to change how sexual assault cases are handled on college campuses under Title IX.…
Don’t Let Doctors Dismiss You
It has happened to me three times prior to this most recent incident—three times that I vividly remember. I imagine there have been other incidents over the years.…
Where Do I Go From Here?
First came the shock. The stunned silence. The disbelief. Then came more anger and rage than I felt I was capable of holding within the confines of…
The Empathy Gap
Last night I attended a film screening of the documentary The Empathy Gap: Masculinity and the Courage to Change. The filmmaker, Thomas Keith, whose other films include The…