Cheryl Rainfield's Blog, page 25

Bravo to New Zealand. We should have this in every country. Though I wish we could end abuse instead...Via @leftforfeminist – How amazing is this? Way to go New Zealand! ✊

Holidays can be hard. Make sure you take care of you.

Holidays can be hard. They are for me. But they’re also getting a bit lighter and better because I’m not being abused and tortured anymore, and because of some good people in my life. And also because I have a voice through my books, and I know that my books help people. So…pain and sadness can ease and change.

I hope you know that there is always hope and room for healing. That lightness and love can seep in. I hope that if you are having a hard time you reach out to others, online or in person. Or get it out through writing or art. I hope that if you have a dream you follow it. And that you always listen to your heart.

This holiday and always I wish for you comfort, love, and kindness, compassion and healing and so much happiness and laughter.

If you need to take time for yourself, do it. If you need to read or watch a movie or connect with a friend or cuddle an animal then do that. Do what you need to do for you and take good, gentle care of yourself.

I am so grateful for the dear friends I have in my life. For sweet little Petal. For my books being published and reaching readers. For being safe now. And for such a lovely online community. I hope you can find things to feel grateful for, too. I think it helps.

Love Cheryl and Petal

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Holidays can be hard. They are for me. But they’re also getting a bit lighter and better because I’m not being abused and tortured anymore, and because of some good people in my life. And also because I have a voice through my books, and I know that my boo

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I spent hours on New Year’s Eve with the four little girls, their parents, and their grandparents. We shared laughter, presents, and food. I have been feeling really sad and lonely before I went but spending time with them was a happy event. Connection wit

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It’s snowing! I know there’ll be a lot of kids and some adults glad for snow if it stays on Christmas....#snowonChristmasEve#petalrainfield #chinesecrested #hairyhairless #dogstagram #ilovemydog #ilovemychinesecresteddog #dogmom#cherylrainfield #YAwr

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How awesome is this new Canadian $10 bill that features Viola Desmond

How awesome is this new Canadian $10 bill that features Viola Desmond, a Canadian Black businesswoman who challenged racial segregation and injustice at a cinema in Nova Scotia in 1946, and fought the ridiculous, racist charges after being arrested. Viola helped raise awareness about Canadian segregation, and this led to getting rid of Nova Scotia’s segregation laws. You can read more about her on blackhistorycanada.ca

#racism #injustice #oppression #lovetrumpshate

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How awesome is this new Canadian $10 bill that features Viola Desmond, a Canadian Black businesswoman who challenged racial segregation and injustice at a cinema in Nova Scotia in 1946, and fought the ridiculous, racist charges after being arrested. Viola

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My neighbour and friend Debbie got me this awesome rainbow magic sequin stocking!

My neighbour and friend Debbie got me this awesome rainbow magic sequin stocking! Now I have that and a Wonder Woman one my dear friend Julie gave me. I love how we can find things for the holiday that fits what we love, is creative and playful, and isn’t just traditional.

The lights on my tree and balcony look pretty and uplifting in the darkness, and Petal’s birthday also makes the season cheerier.

What makes it cheerier for you?

#cherylrainfield #YAwriter #LGBTQwriter #booknerd #bookworm #ireadYA #survivor #feminist

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My neighbour and friend Debbie got me this awesome rainbow magic sequin stocking! Now I have that and a Wonder Woman one my dear friend Julie gave me. I love how we can find things for the holiday that fits what we love, is creative and playful, and isn’t

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It’s Petal’s birthday today!She turns eight. I am so grateful for this sweet, gentle, loving little girl who gives me unconditional love and is my family. She is like a child to me....#petalrainfield #chinesecrested #hairyhairless #dogstagram #ilovem

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