Posts by Elaine Broaster-White
If You Only Knew by Elaine Broaster-White
Did you know that almost five children die every day as a result of child abuse? Did you know that child abuse occurs at every socioeconomic level, across ethnic and cultural lines, within all religions and at all levels of education? Did you know that children who experience child abuse & neglect are 59% more…
Read MoreI Don’t Understand, But I Trust You by Elaine Broaster-White
It’s May 13, 2010, the day after my husband’s birthday and a few days after Mothers Day. I’m sitting at my desk and I get a text that says, “Thanks for everything; I’m still geeking about yesterday’s dinner, cake and balloons.” The text was from my husband. I decided to cook dinner, get a strawberry…
Read MoreI Don’t Understand, But I Trust You Part 2 by Elaine Broaster-White
Why? Why are you allowing me to go through this? These are the questions I asked God. In mid-thought I looked at the clock on my computer and noted that it was five o’clock, time for me to leave and meet my husband downstairs. As I walked to the elevator I felt alone physically and…
Read MoreDon’t Judge Me by Elaine Broaster-White
Don’t judge me! Don’t judge me because my hair is not as straight or curly as yours. Don’t judge me because my tracks are showing! Don’t judge me because I’m lighter or darker than you! Don’t judge me because my lips are a bit fuller than yours! Don’t judge me because my breasts are more…
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