Links to Helpful Resources

ANNIEGARRETSONMUSIC.COM
“My intention for my music is that it soothes and brings joy to those who hear it. I believe that sending a message through song can act as a prayer when we feel there’s nothing else to be done.”

BECKYREARDONMUSIC.COM
Becky’s lyrics to the song “Now Is” grace the front of Being Mean. Her music conveys her passion for the natural world and the cycles of life.

D2L.ORG
Darkness to Light, end child sexual abuse, a non-profit committed to empowering adults to prevent child sexual abuse. Darkness to Light Helpline at 866-FOR-LIGHT

JIMHOPPER.COM
Jim is a clinical psychologist and independent consultant, a Teaching Associate in Psychology at Harvard Medical School, and a nationally recognized expert on suppressed memories and psychological trauma.

MARKMATOUSEK.COM
(Patricia’s memoir writing coach) Mark Matousek is an author, teacher, and speaker with decades of experience as a memoirist, editor, interviewer, survivor, activist, and spiritual seeker. The essence of Mark’s philosophy is that “When you tell the truth, your story changes. When your story changes, your life is transformed.”

MISSAMERICABYDAY.COM
Marilyn VanDerBur, a former Miss America, and a childhood incest survivor, has devoted much of her adult life to raising national awareness and understanding of sexual abuse and its long-term effects.

PEGGYWEISS.COM
(artist of pieces on Home and Blog pages) “Today's hybrid techniques and technologies allow me to venture beyond my personal experience and investigate stories embedded in the photographs of others. These stories marry memory and make believe.

RAIN.ORG
RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. National Sexual Assault Hotline. Free. Confidential. 24/7. 800.656.4673

SLVTUCASA.NET
Tu Casa, Inc. “Our mission is to Empower all children and adults to live healthy, violence-free lives.” 24-Hour Hotline: 719.589.2465, Alamosa, CO 81101

STOPITNOW.ORG/HELP-GUIDANCE
Stop It Now! prevents the sexual abuse of children by mobilizing adults, families and communities to take actions that protect children before they are harmed. 1-888-PREVENT

WINGS’ mission is to break the cycle and heal the wounds of childhood sexual abuse by providing education, advocacy and support to adult survivors, loved ones, providers and communities.