I wrote this poem in 2020, shortly after the world was locked down. Five years later, I am once again faced with this question: Will I listen to the voice of intimidation and fear or will I turn my attention to the voice of my Beloved? Trickles Trickles of fear Icy cold fingers running up and down […]
Bullying
Facing My Spiritual Bullies
I will not allow myself to be silenced, and I will no longer silence myself to appease my enemies. I have a confession to make, I allowed myself to be intimidated by familiar bullies. But beginning today, fear, false guilt, and shame will no longer keep me silent. In November 2017, I received an email […]
What Should I Call You?
People often ask me what they should call me when referring to my disability. My standard cheeky response is, “Just call me Katherine, and if you know me well, I answer to Kath.” Having lived with a progressive disability since birth, I have had many labels attached to me over the years; many of which […]