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1: This blog is collection of writings, resources and music, most of it my original and copyrighted work: All Rights Reserved. I honor and appreciate fair use sharing with full attribution and link back to this site.

2: This blog is not an advice column. I am not a licensed therapist or legal advisor. I am a lay author and activist. Nothing in any of the books in the Where There’s Smoke Series: Covert Abuse or in any of my writings, on the web or in print or in song, should be construed as legal, medical or psychological advice or counsel.

3: All opinions expressed in the Where There’s Smoke Series and my other writings are my own, and strictly that – opinion and personal perception, based on my personal journey of surviving and overcoming abuse.

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I think that’s it.

Whew! Now, that wasn’t so hard was it?
Now that’s out of the way, I’m looking forward to sharing a cup of tea and a bit of conversation with you!

Demian,
~ Keeping the Dream