This brave young woman agreed to let me print her Let Go letter. A story of rejection and loss. Her honesty and candor gives the reader a glimpse into the struggle of letting go. Often the act of letting go isn’t simply a one-time event. Sometimes the hurt is so deep and searing that the…
In 2016, my work called Hometown Hero II exhibited at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. with Reflections of Generosity—a traveling exhibit that promotes healing for our military families. This year’s work continues to support our military families. The following Let Go letter is about the difficult journey of one Blue Star Mom whose son attempted…
Sometimes an experience grows beyond one’s initial purpose. I had one of those enriching moments when a group of at-risk young teenaged boys came to work in my yard. After our introductions, one asked, “Why is your yard so nice?” “I’m an artist,” I replied. “My yard is like one of my art canvases. Have…
This anonymous story is about a courageous young woman that experienced the stabbing pain of bullying but rose above the abuse. Her resolve and fierce spirit is inspiring. Behind the Mask During middle school, the sharks had already figured out that I’m autistic as if they detected a trace of blood. If one disability or…
Flight, Pamela Alderman, Acrylic on wood panel, 35 X 37 inches, 2016 Flight is part of the permanent collection at Warriors Heart—a PTSD and addiction treatment center for veterans and first responders in San Antonio, Texas.
May faith, hope, and love be yours in abundance this holiday season. See you back in 2017! May You Always by Catherine Pulsifer Faith, hope and charity May we always have these Not just at Christmas time But all the year throughout. May you always have Something to hope for Faith in something bigger than…