When will tolerance prevail? Hearts fill with loving acceptance? We, humans, learn that we are all human, not good or bad, just different from each other. My heart longs for human rights for all.
About The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap
The year 1895 was filled with memorable historical events: the Dreyfus Affair divided France; Booker T. Washington gave his Atlanta address; Richard Olney, United States Secretary of State, expanded the effects of the Monroe Doctrine in settling a boundary dispute between the United Kingdom and Venezuela; and Oscar Wilde was tried and convicted for "gross indecency" under Britian's recently passed law that made sex between males a criminal offense. When the news of Wilde's conviction went out over telegraphs worldwide, it threw a small Nevada town into chaos. This is the story of what happened when the lives of its citizens were impacted by the news of Oscar Wildes' imprisonment. It is chronicle of hatred and prejudice with all its unintended and devastating consequences, and how love and friendship bring strength and healing.
Paulette Mahurin, the author, is a Nurse Practitioner who lives in Ojai, California with her husband Terry and their two dogs--- Max and Bella. She practices women's health in a rural clinic and writes in her spare time. All profits from her book are going to animal rescue, Santa Paula Animal Shelter, the first and only no-kill shelter in Ventura County, CA, where she lives. (see links below on Ventura County Star Article & Shelter)
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(photos: of Paulette, her family, and a reading at The Ojai Art Center, July 2012)
What a sad and evil legacy we have left for our world. Sadly rape knows no boundaries and it is a evil and disgusting act of domination and control over someone who has done nothing to harm you. I am a victim and survivor of rape by my step dad. I now deal with PTSD and it is possible to be less disconnected to the events but it takes much love patience and desire to not hate the predator. I can hate the crime but not the person.
And the worst thing is what is left for a innocent person to deal with and all the people that person will have relationships with through life.
I pray for the world always
Yisraela
What an amazing thing to share, so openly, with so much heart. Deeply moved by your words. Thank you for sharing.
I have come to feel and intimately be aware of the fact that all life’s trials for us, come with a responsibility to share when possible with those who can benefit from the lessons, the emotions and the hardships. I can share this so openly because I have wanted to help others with the same pain I have felt. And let others know that as much as they feel alone, they are sadly not.
Yisraela
Another powerful comment. The generosity of your heart shines through. Thank you for this.
Very touchy.
Yes, neelkanth, it is. I had to reblog. There are some things too important to not share. Have a good day, friend.