Category Archives: Coping

The shortest post I have ever written on this blog site | Karin Hiebert

Writing a book. Those who have read a couple of chapters use words like; “Riveting”, ‘Powerful’,  ‘Shocking’, ‘Informative’ and helpful… then there are Sherman Hue’s touching words at the side bar of the blog… Personally, I call it sad- followed by Survivor. I made a sign one day, and put it in the window…hoping someone…

Hockey and Hair: When surviving isn’t enough and winning is everything

At 16 years of age I became a licensed hair stylist. I couldn’t just be a hair stylist…I had to be the best hair stylist. So… what does an ex hockey champ – Theo Fleury and an ex hair styling champ – Karin Hiebert have in common besides the obvious? Well besides the [obvious] fact…

"What’s Rape Got to Do With It Betsy?"

 Rape and The Mind – “A True Story” Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Betsy. When Betsy was a little girl, some very bad things happened to her that should NEVER happen to anyone… Betsy grew up to be a very funny girl, and Betsy loved to make people laugh.  Betsy…

When You Are So Depressed That You Can’t Even Move and You Want to Die

It was January the 9th, 2010…Our wedding day.It was shortly thereafter that I had become depressed, again. It happens…and no, getting married isn’t what got me down. Although something happened on the night of the wedding which triggered thoughts and feelings of not trusting certain people, and to be watchful for our children. Which I…

What Did Angela Shelton Do with her 40K Donation From Frank Kern?

This past year Internet Marketer and Business Consultant, Frank Kern raised over 37K, for the Angela Shelton Foundation. A while ago, like late summer early fall of 2009, I received an email from Frank Kern asking about where he could make a substantial donation to a woman’s shelter for battered and abused women. Frank had…

"I Would Bet YOU Anything!"

I would bet you know someone that has survived child abuse. I would even bet you know someone who has survived child sexual abuse.  Everyone knows someone who has been sexually abused or raped. (if you don’t… then they just haven’t told you yet.) Healing The Pain …reclaiming the spirit The Laurel Centre of Winnipeg…

This is Not Your Shame. It’s Theirs!

Shame on them! Not You! In September of 2009, I had the opportunity to attend a Red Carpet Fund Raising Event in L.A. … for PAVEPromoting Awareness Victim Empowerment called Removing the Mask. It was about awareness. Sexual Child Abuse and Rape victims can heal. We cope as best as we can.Post Traumatic Stress Disorder,…