by Cathy Terranova | May 7, 2014 | Rethink Trauma
I learn a lot from my dog. He has a very short list of priorities and needs. Right now, he’s taking a nap for probably the 12th time today. Shy is a retired race dog. He is a 75 pound greyhound who loves food, sleep, walks, and anything that squeaks. He loves...
by Cathy Terranova | Apr 29, 2014 | Rethink Trauma
Things fall apart more than they ever seem to fall together. I’m learning that the way I respond to things falling apart says much more about me than the way I respond to things falling together. Our bookstore just opened April 9th. It’s very exciting. We...
by Cathy Terranova | Apr 1, 2014 | Rethink Trauma
There are times when I get indescribably sad. I can’t help but see my peers graduating college, getting great jobs, having children, and making stir for social change and not succumb to the lie that exists deep in my heart, but also at the surface of my skin:...
by Cathy Terranova | Feb 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
I’ve been reading things about what stops us from changing the world. What binds us to the easy comfort of faith and trying to be “good people”. Overwhelmingly, what I’ve gleaned is that to make an impact you need to get uncomfortable. Be real with...
by Cathy Terranova | Feb 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Often in The Church, we highlight the good. We like to smooth over the rough bits, find the lessons in difficulties, and pretend that everybody gets along. I’m giving you a permission someone gave me a long time ago: You do not have to like everyone. You do not...
