Monthly Archives: April 2013

Guest Post: Living With PTSD

Posted on April 29, 2013 by beckikeyevents

Please join me in welcoming Zoe, author of both Behind The Mask of Abuse and BuckWheats Risk. Zoe writes candidly about her experiences with abuse, rape, and the after effects she still lives with and fights daily. Zoe has also … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest writer | Tagged abuse, child abuse survivor, living with PTSD, mental-health, PTSD, rape | 18 Comments

She Died Of AIDS

Posted on April 24, 2013 by beckikeyevents

February of 1977 is when I moved in with my biological father, my step-mother, Nancy and my twin sisters, Kris and Kim. I was elated to leave my mother’s house of horror and live with my Dad. After a few … Continue reading →

Posted in AIDS, Child Abuse, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Family Secrets | Tagged AIDS awareness, Becki Duckworth, cheating spouses, escaping violence, loveless marriage, stepmom died of AIDS, twin sisters | 12 Comments

I survived a murder attack – my family didn’t. I am stronger – my family is still in tatters. That is, my biological family didn’t survive, my relationship with my birth-children is in tatters. The WordPress family has taken me … Continue reading →

Posted on April 23, 2013 by beckikeyevents | 17 Comments

Amost Two Years

Posted on April 20, 2013 by beckikeyevents

Today is party day at the Duckworth’s. One of our closest friends is here from Arizona, it’s been almost two years since he last visited. Wishing everyone a fun filled weekend.

Posted in friends, friendships, happiness, party, Uncategorized | Tagged best friends, family, food, fun, true friends | 7 Comments

$18,000 Of Kindness

Posted on April 17, 2013 by beckikeyevents

Not too many people have $18,000 to give as a gift to a stranger. One very gracious shoe giant’s wife, right here in little ole’ Aloha, Oregon, gave $18,000 to my friend to save her business. This kind act of … Continue reading →

Posted in gift of love, hope, small business owners | 9 Comments

Open Adoption: Not The Painless Option

Posted on April 16, 2013 by beckikeyevents

Adoption is a serious legal proceeding that involves the termination of the legal parental rights of birth parents and the assumption of legal parental responsibilities by the adoptive parents. (1) Open Adoption/Cooperative Adoption is a form of adoption in which … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Dysfunctional Family Relationships | Tagged adoption, domestic violence, dysfunctional family, open adoption vs closed adoption | 14 Comments

In Memory of My Friend Sharon

Posted on April 11, 2013 by beckikeyevents

Originally posted on I Survived a Murder Attack — My Family Didn't:
On Friday, September 29, 2000, I lost one of my closest friends, Sharon, to domestic violence. Today, I am remembering her and her beautiful smile. Sharon was…

Posted in Domestic Violence, Traumatic Experiences, Uncategorized | Tagged divorce, murder, murder-suicide, shot by ex husband, stalker, violence | 4 Comments

Great Story, Poor Grammar

Posted on April 9, 2013 by beckikeyevents

Recently, the grammar police passed by my blog to offer their two cents. I am always open to constructive criticism, and that is not my main concern. It is for the future bloggers who may never tell their story because of the fear they … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog Grammar, blogging rules | Tagged critique writers, grammar police, hurtful words, scared to blog, starting a blog, story to tell, writing my blog | 35 Comments

Conclusion Of Homeless In San Francisco

Posted on April 4, 2013 by beckikeyevents

I woke up in my recliner with the vacuum attachments on my side. It was early morning and sperm donor had not returned. I made some tea and sat by the phone contemplating calling my Great Aunt, but I could … Continue reading →