Gratitude Saved My Life

Thanksgiving was my favorite childhood holiday but I never understood what it really stood for.  It was a day of eating food my parents could otherwise not afford for me to eat. As a child I knew very little about gratitude or how to express it. I had no concept of what gratitude was or how … Continue reading Gratitude Saved My Life

It’s About Freaking Time!

Last summer I spent a week in Northern California with television host Rebecca Kimbel, spending hours each day interviewing and talking between interviews. Like me, Rebecca grew up in the A.U.B. but was privy to information that I didn't have because of her Allred heritage. As a commoner, my information was second-hand. Rebecca and I … Continue reading It’s About Freaking Time!

Speaking My Truth

I proudly share my story with others through public appearances and in my writing. My story finally has a voice.