“Identify someone different from you; then the two of you go serve someone else. The best way to have reconciliation is through service. Not through racial seminars,” said Dr. Tony Evans, a famous black pastor, in a radio interview after the unjust and brutal killing of George Floyd. Dr. Evans’ quote stood out to me,…
While coping with COVID-19, I find that looking for ways to encourage others helps me keep my own anxiety in check. Here are a few ideas on how we can connect with our communities and get through these challenging times together: Create an art project with your children with simple materials like a paper plate…
Red Jeans Redemption Curating the strength of survivors and displaying hope The Red Jeans Redemption project gives voice to the hidden stories of sexual abuse, rape, and sex trafficking. The work is comprised of the stories from courageous survivors who volunteered to write their sacred stories on the red jeans. Leslie King, survivor and founder…
“I just couldn’t let it out,” said a 63-year-old woman, whom I’ll call Trudy. So, for years, the repeated childhood molestation remained hidden. Sometimes shame, guilt, and fear keep secrets—hush hush. Before #MeToo, generations of women often suffered without a voice. They had no platform to talk about what happened to them. After viewing The…
Pamela Alderman with SEE Freedom The Red Jeans Redemption exhibit gives voice to the hidden stories of sexual abuse, rape, and sex trafficking. This community-based work involves multiple layers of participation. First, several individuals donated funds or bought red jeans and left them on my front porch. Next, a couple of sexual abuse therapists agreed…
Are you like me, struggling to keep a regular rhythm in your daily routine? Here’s a short video to ponder in our quest for healthy balance.