It is nearing the end of October and the leaves have peaked and are now cascading down. My husband and I, along with our two dogs, Petey and Tigger, and our cat, Harry are settling down for a long winter cooped up in a tiny two bedroom apartment while our new home is being built.

I just wanted to say a quick hello to all my fellow survivors out there and remind them that there is much work to be done. The world is a crazy place and unfortunately, our children are at high risk for abuse. If you are being abused and have not sought help – please do so! If you suspect that someone is being abused, please report it. We have choices – period!

Thank you for checking out my site and stay safe!

R. A. Ziliant

Happy summer! I hope that you are enjoying this time of year and all the adventures that it may bring to you. I know I am. Many thanks, R. A. Ziliant

According to my counselor, this is the best paragraph in the book. She remarked there were many strong passages, but that this one in particular was her favorite.

"This plays into the theory that once a victim, the chance of being victimized again increases exponentially. I think it is because we don’t recognize when we are in a situation where we are vulnerable. Someone who grew up in a home where one was always vulnerable would be hard pressed to distinguish between a good situation and one in which they are at risk since the risk is ever present. And coyotes know this. In fact, many of them seek exactly that. They are opportunistic predators and who better to seek than one who is vulnerable and doesn’t even know it."