I’ve been thinking a lot what it means to stand up. As an adjective it can have various definitions. The act of standing up is viewed as a courageous and loyal act, but sometimes simply standing takes courage too. Sunday we joined a group of friends at a local gem that locals and tourists alikeContinue reading “Standing up. “
Category Archives: I am strong
CXB Low Rent 5k – Race Recap
Simply put, I loved this race. I loved the course. I loved the neighborhood feel. I loved the camaraderie. I loved the start and finish at Commonwealth Brewing. And I loved my approach. I went into this race wanting a PR. The last two 5ks have left me satisfied, but this race I wanted more.Continue reading “CXB Low Rent 5k – Race Recap”
Living Unbroken
When you feel strong, you become strong. I had no idea I needed this. I had no idea I still needed to heal. I didn’t know my heart still hurt. I didn’t know I still saw doubt in every familiar face. I didn’t recognize how much I was guarding my heart. I didn’t know IContinue reading “Living Unbroken “
Box of Truth
I used to keep a box on the floor of my closet. A lime green cardboard box contained every piece of paper collected during the legal process after my rape. Inside that box was my story: a Michael Jackson CD that was still covered in black finger print dust, printouts of his confession, copies ofContinue reading “Box of Truth”
Kindness is Quiet
“I’ve decide it is better to scream. Silence is the real crime against humanity.” ~Nadezhda Mandelstam When I hit publish on the first blog post, So much more than no means no, I felt like an eighteen year old version of myself. I trembled. I took a shower and cried. In that shower and with thoseContinue reading “Kindness is Quiet”
Kristy Maute 