July 2010 - Posts

When Is It Enough?
by Janey Goude

This announcement was heard at a retail store: "Attention, XYZ customers: All black people, leave the store now." The manager immediately got on the speaker and apologized. One woman who was present when the announcement and apology were made said, "Until Read More...

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The Power of Touch
by Janey Goude

Sick with the flu, I sequestered myself in the bedroom and bathroom. With four kids, I go to great pains to make sure nasty bugs don't cycle through the family. Passing germs in our home can mean weeks inside. During my self-imposed quarantine, I couldn't Read More...

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False Hope
by Janey Goude

I was one in a long line of therapists to see a teenager who had been in a vehicle accident. I evaluated him three years after his injury. His parents were grief-stricken, as one would expect. They were certain he was responding, but there was no indication Read More...

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Letting Life Pass Me By
by Janey Goude

I was shopping at the mall. For those who don't know me, this falls under the category of an obligatory duty, not a joyful experience. On our way out, a stroller caught my eye. Actually, it was a gadget on the stroller that made me look twice: a setup Read More...

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