Her business and heart return home

Originally published in The Reporter on October 12, 2017 by Richard Bammer. The Reporter As a gesture of appreciation for people on the front lines of the ongoing North Bay firestorms, Christina Baird, a Vacaville businesswoman and Santa Rosa native (at left), serves hot dogs, chips and water Thursday to…

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Parenting with PTSD book release

October 12, 2017 marks the release of Parenting with PTSD, the book that breaks the silence about parenting after childhood trauma, so that parents can break the cycle of abuse. For survivors of childhood abuse, becoming a parent is marked by a sudden resurgence of traumatriggers. At every stage of…

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11 Million Survivors in CA: We Need Your Help

Originally published on Change.org on October 11, 2017 By Amanda Nguyen. Dear Friends, One year ago you helped us make history by passing the Federal Sexual Assault Survivor Bill of Rights. Because of state’s rights, we have to fight for this bill in individual states. We are so close in…

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Why did so many doubt Mayor Murray’s accusers?

Originally published on Seattle Times on 15, 2017 By Katelyn N. Brewer and Cathy Huber. Why did it take a fifth report to compel Mayor Ed Murray’s resignation when four others spoke out months ago? How was he able to remain in public office during this time? Months ago, four…

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