I wasn’t going to write about this story, but it’s necessary. Because there is a side to it that isn’t being discussed. It’s the part that makes this story about Josh Duggar and sexual abuse completely irrelevant. Abuse survivors are watching the public outrage and secretly thinking, good. Finally someone…
The drug induced dream started to wear off. Reality flashed into view behind groggy eyelids. “How are you feeling?” The nurse asked. “I’m fine.” I squeaked out between clenched teeth. “Well, you don’t look fine. Do you need some more pain meds?” With scrunched face, I nodded my head.…
Dear Mel is an old column. No longer accepting submissions. Dear Mel: My friend just confessed to me that she’s been having an affair with someone at work. I’m so sad for her family. She’s a Christian and to be really honest, I’m pissed at her. I’ve kept my feelings…
Dear Mel: My family won’t let my past stay in the past. I was young and stupid and did things I now regret. That was over 10 years ago! I’ve been clean and sober almost 10 years but some family members think I’m still that same girl and they…
Dear Mel: I am so angry right now. I am tired of letting people (especially my family) use me. I have wasted almost my entire inheritance paying for other people’s bills. My husband hasn’t been providing for the past 6 years or so. He hasn’t a clue how to manage…
