Hello, Everyone. Back in April, I sat down with Laura Richards, award winning Criminal Behavioral Analyst, Former New Scotland Yard, host of Crime Analyst Podcast, co-host of Real Crime Profile and more. Laura is a passionate advocate for women and victims of violent crime who creates real change by amplifying voices, changing laws and educating … Continue reading Conversation with Laura Richards, Criminal Behavioral Analyst, Former New Scotland Yard and Host of Crime Analyst Podcast
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Well, that went viral. Good thing? Bad thing? Maybe a bit of both.
The video of Josiah's dog, Smokey, goes viral and with the help of Real Crime Profile Podcast, Josiah's story is finally getting the size audience it deserves.
Real Crime Profile Podcast: Why I Keep Advocating for Justice
Information and links to the interview I did with the dynamic hosts of Real Crime Profile, a victim based true crime podcast. We discuss the details of Josiah's case and why advocacy is so important.
Hello, it’s me again.
I am back at my computer after an eight week hiatus of insanity, joy, revelation and uncertainty while my partner Brian and I picked up and moved cross country, traveling 5300 miles in three weeks from the north coast of California to Washington state where we visited both family and Josiah's grave and then back … Continue reading Hello, it’s me again.
Old Photos of You
I scroll through the photos on my phone looking for ones I’ve taken long ago. When that part of me I still am today was alive without the weight I now carry. I can’t believe how far I have to go. I scroll and scroll and scroll.To find that time. The pictures flash by like … Continue reading Old Photos of You
Reclamation | No Apologies
You know, when I first started writing what will one day become Remember the Birds (the book), we were neck deep in the pandemic, the whole world had changed and everyone was finally at a level of desperation that I could somewhat relate to. My son Josiah had been dead for 10 or so months … Continue reading Reclamation | No Apologies
Bob Weir, Stickers & Following Your Heart – Along with directions to Josiah’s Cross
Good afternoon, everyone. It's Monday, June 26th, 2023. It's hard to believe we are already halfway through the year, a quarter of our way through this new century and most notably for me, it's been four long years since Josiah left this earth. I have been up since 6:00 am, exhausted from the weekend spent … Continue reading Bob Weir, Stickers & Following Your Heart – Along with directions to Josiah’s Cross
Grief is Love’s Final Goodbye
Originally written May 24th, 2020, two full months into the pandemic. What an interesting and foreign time that was for all of us. I am so glad these pieces were written. They take me back to a place in time and show me how far I've come My thoughts to those who suggest I move … Continue reading Grief is Love’s Final Goodbye
Cancel Culture in a World of Violent Crime
Dressing the grave. My sister took this photo of me in August 2020. Josiah's remains were found in this spot 2 1/2 weeks earlier. Photo credit: Kathryn Hilderbrand It’s difficult with everything going on in the world to know exactly where I fit, to know where my son’s murder fits, in the grand scheme of … Continue reading Cancel Culture in a World of Violent Crime
Resurrection
Dogs barking, birds singing, sun shining—all calling me to the great outdoors. I’m stuck inside—safe within the walls of my home, sifting through photos, trying to pick up the pieces of a shattered life from the floor. Thoughts of resurrection and memories of a life gone by. Chapters closed. A hard bound book finished and … Continue reading Resurrection
Remember the Birds 