After nearly two weeks of protests and unrest following the police killing of George Floyd, I along with millions of other Americans, have been pondering what we can collectively learn from this horrific situation and its ongoing aftermath. Once again, we hear a clarion call for fundamental societal change and reform; it takes me back to the memory of another black victim of racial violence, Rodney King, who more than a generation ago said those famous words that have resonated with me … [Read more...]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Since 1949, the month of May has been observed as Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. Several national organizations such as NAMI, Mental Health America, and other affiliates spotlight Mental Health Awareness Month to elevate the importance of this issue and to help end the stigma surrounding mental health. I was one of those individuals who suffered from a variety of mental health issues at different periods of my life, including clinical depression, self-harm (specifically, … [Read more...]
Memorial Day 2020: Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes and My Late Husband, 1st Lt. Larry L. Hull
As we celebrate Memorial Day this upcoming week, I wanted to take the time to recognize the thousands of young men and women who have given their lives for our country, including my late husband, 1st Lt. James L. Hull. For military families across the country, Memorial Day will look a little different without the usual in-person gatherings we are accustomed to. I still hope that you find the time to recognize this important holiday from the safety of your own homes while following social … [Read more...]
Winning a Second IBPA Benjamin Franklin Gold Award
This past Friday (May 8), I was honored to receive the Independent Book Publisher’s Association Benjamin Franklin Gold Award for the top book title in the “Self Help” category. These prestigious awards recognize excellence in writing and design and are regarded as one of the highest national honors for independent book writers and publishers. Hundreds of authors applied for this year’s Benjamin Franklin awards; to claim the top honor in their book category. My most recent book, Your Turn: … [Read more...]
Remembering Kent State 50 Years Later
On Monday, May 4th, our nation observed the 50th anniversary of the Kent State University campus shootings in Northeast Ohio. A defining moment in our nation’s social and political history, the deaths of four students, and injuries of nine others, represented the palpable divide that our country endured while thousands served overseas while serving in the Vietnam War. In fact, the American cultural divide over the Vietnam War was one I experienced quite personally and deeply. As the wife of a … [Read more...]
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