jennybock

I hoard books but I’ve only read about three quarters of the ones I own. I need to forbid myself from buying or borrowing any new books until I’ve read all of my own.

I have always been bothered by stories of child abuse, but ever since I had my daughter it breaks my heart on a daily basis. I see people every day whose lives could have turned out ok if someone had just cared. I believe neglect is every bit as bad as physical abuse and anyone who has been neglected or abandoned by a parent or caregiver will tell you that it’s true. I lie awake at night sometimes just so frustrated, knowing there are children being traumatized all over the world in that instant and I feel powerless to stop it. I’ve looked up ways to help online and only found organizations to contribute monetarily to. I would really love being a part of some sort of organization that helps educate people to PREVENT child abuse. If anyone knows of anything, please let me know.

One thing i have consistently wanted to do for years was learn to rock climb. I have enjoyed time at rock gyms and any climbing wall I come across and know how to belay but I really really want to do the real thing. What has held me back so far is that it involves expensive classes and equipment, and now I have a baby. But I realize that if i’m waiting for it to be easy and cheap I’ll never do it. I have to try while I’m still young and strong!