"Thank you. I've been having fun reading all the discussions in this group. It's nice to know there are so many of us out here!
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Abby Holgate left a comment for Jill Starishevsky
"Thanks for "friending" the new kid. I'm in a memoir workshop, and there are two people in the group writing about their childhoods that included sexual abuse. Through the sharing of their stories I've learned a lot…"
Abby Holgate left a comment for Jill Starishevsky
"Thank you for welcoming me to the site, and thank you for sharing your knowledge by writing about such an important topic as child sexual abuse.
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Katherine Huether left a comment for Abby Holgate
"I am so sorry for your loss! You will find that the shewrites community is very warm and welcoming. With that being said, welcome!"
Abby Holgate left a comment for Amber Medina West
"Thank you, Amber. I look forward to getting to know people here."
Jennifer Lauck left a comment for Abby Holgate
"Hi and let me be one of the first to welcome you to Shewrites. This is a terrific site, tons of resources and innovative info. As my own bonus, you have access to my teaching site and free teachings on memoir. Just click here…"
Amber Medina West left a comment for Abby Holgate
"Hello,
Welcome to She Writes! We're excited to have you here.
You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around, or a great way to jump in is to get involved with…"
Profile Information
- Who I am:
- I am a mom who has raised three children, one of whom had schizophrenia and died by suicide at age 25. I am an advocate for better treatment and resources for people with severe mental illness, and I'm learning how I fit into a world that doesn't include my son. I'm currently working on a memoir about being an advocate for someone with paranoid schizophrenia and recovering from the suicide of a child.
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- www.dandeliongardener.blogspot.com
I'm on Facebook as Laura Absher Holgate
- My writing is:
- Memoir
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- The Attic Institute, Portland Oregon
- I found out about She Writes from:
- Linda Joy Myers' blog, Memories and Memoirs
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 5:31pm on July 20, 2012,
Jill Starishevsky said…
Welcome to SheWrites. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.
Jill Starishevsky
Prosecutor, Child Abuse/Sex Crimes
Author, My Body Belongs to Me - A Child Sexual Abuse Prevention book
Executive Director, The Innocence Revolution
- At 12:33pm on July 20, 2012,
Meg Waite Clayton said… Abby, Just waving hello! Hope you enjoy it here, and best of luck with your writing.
Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, Novelist Group
Bestselling author of four novels, including The Wednesday Sisters (a writing group novel), and the forthcoming The Wednesday Daughters (all Random House/Ballantine)
- At 9:45pm on July 18, 2012,
Jennifer Lauck said… Hey Laura! XO
- At 8:52am on July 17, 2012,
Katherine Huether said… I am so sorry for your loss! You will find that the shewrites community is very warm and welcoming. With that being said, welcome!
- At 4:20pm on July 16, 2012, Jennifer Lauck said…
Hi and let me be one of the first to welcome you to Shewrites. This is a terrific site, tons of resources and innovative info. As my own bonus, you have access to my teaching site and free teachings on memoir. Just click here and sign up. No spam, I promise. Just great teaching tips. Enjoy! XO Jennifer
- At 9:53am on July 16, 2012,
Amber Medina West said… Hello,
Welcome to She Writes! We're excited to have you here.
You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around, or a great way to jump in is to get involved with our Groups and Live Chats.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!All the best,
Amber Medina West
Volunteer Coordinator
http://wosushi.wordpress.com@amberwest
Check out my interactive serial fiction series at: http://wosushi.wordpress.com/tell-me-a-story-an-interactive-serial/
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