tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post909203536198297597..comments2023-07-30T03:07:01.753-07:00Comments on Happy Tiler: Paint Party Friday " Speak up"Giggleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713143985984314202noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-59905931134402356002012-09-07T06:26:59.216-07:002012-09-07T06:26:59.216-07:00A very thought provoking post. I feel very strongl...A very thought provoking post. I feel very strongly about this and as a child myself who had a difficult time, I've done my best to make my own children's lives filled with love and care.<br />I love your colourful artwork! :)<br />Jess x xJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17593348601123003194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-80790413078014691742012-09-04T08:58:06.256-07:002012-09-04T08:58:06.256-07:00These artworks are full of joy! :) Love all the wo...These artworks are full of joy! :) Love all the words included.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08466671880953112687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-62164786466990373352012-09-04T08:02:58.835-07:002012-09-04T08:02:58.835-07:00adore those houses!!!adore those houses!!!Daniele Valoishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06255113684076587143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-37822189532110319502012-09-04T04:39:18.060-07:002012-09-04T04:39:18.060-07:00What a amazingly heartbreaking and inspiring post....What a amazingly heartbreaking and inspiring post. I love your safe houses - I think every child should be entitled to one. <br /><br />I am so sorry for your childhood experiences, yet how amazing you are to become the kind and compassionate person you are. <br /><br />Sadly I think that many of us can relate is some way to your experiences so thank you for sharing your story.<br /><br />xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15495304925279290058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-39194128342139889672012-09-03T20:51:35.981-07:002012-09-03T20:51:35.981-07:00Love the colorful and warm house paintings you'...Love the colorful and warm house paintings you've done. <br /><br />My heart hurts to think of all the children who live in homes of abuse...too sad for words.<br /><br />scarlett clayhttp://bluepurpleandscarlett.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-12574478725698282352012-09-03T07:57:02.871-07:002012-09-03T07:57:02.871-07:00oh that does break my heart.....I wish we could do...oh that does break my heart.....I wish we could do more to help these children....your work and message are a start!!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-61997048418318659292012-09-02T10:28:47.778-07:002012-09-02T10:28:47.778-07:00Oh, that is heartbreaking. I absolutely would spea...Oh, that is heartbreaking. I absolutely would speak up - I can't stand to see anyone - especially a little one - hurt. I really does make me sick to think of a parent being anything less than supportive!<br />I wish they all came from a beautiful home that you have pictured in your wonderful art - full of love and joy! xoxoKristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09492839042151189777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-44389775046199769412012-09-02T09:12:39.837-07:002012-09-02T09:12:39.837-07:00What a heavy but insightful post! I feel so help...What a heavy but insightful post! I feel so helpless to fight against the things that go on in a home to children. It's overwhelming! I wish people had to attend classes or even parenting college to have a child. I love your work so bright and beautiful...thanks for you kind comments on my work! Hugs!Tam Hesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02784970277773819570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-62644979105899979442012-09-02T07:31:23.144-07:002012-09-02T07:31:23.144-07:00Thankyou for sharing your heart with us all and yo...Thankyou for sharing your heart with us all and your powerful story..may love and healing always bless your life and those you love! HUgs! Beautiful artwork..gorgeous color-rush..vibrant and magical and full of metaphor..beautiful!<br />VictoriaVictoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09280128561139519596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-59177911863640644062012-09-02T07:07:47.160-07:002012-09-02T07:07:47.160-07:00It is no wonder your art is so gorgeous and full o...It is no wonder your art is so gorgeous and full of life. You have one of the most passionate and beautiful hearts of anyone I have ever known. Your words resonate in my soul; I feel as if you have written the stories I know in my life: first, in my own home, then, later two terribly misunderstood young men I knew growing up, and, finally, in my life as a special education teacher. Thank God for people like you with the wisdom and courage to make a difference and change things for children who can not speak up for themselves. Your own lovely daughter is evidence of the kind of mother you were enlightened and brave enough to become, Lisa. XOXO Always!DMGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11292584993143540720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-1712726604886225662012-09-01T19:52:48.500-07:002012-09-01T19:52:48.500-07:00Working in the school system you see the best of f...Working in the school system you see the best of families and the worst. I know most of us did our best to help the children (and parents) that needed us the most. Your kindness for others and animals comes through so loudly. I still picture the man you wrote about last week running for the bus and the driver taking off. Your words are very strong and you are a wonderful advocate for those who need you.<br /><br />Your paintings are beautiful. I love the first one and your houses and the words on them convey a wonderful message.<br /><br />PS. I envy how close you live to the ocean. We were close once and enjoyed it but I think I would enjoy it even more now if given the chance.Ginnyhttp://www.ginnylennox.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-28146282829088463882012-09-01T16:53:26.189-07:002012-09-01T16:53:26.189-07:00I worked in early head start for years going into ...I worked in early head start for years going into homes to help teach the parents how to be parents, sometimes it helped, often it didn't change a thing. I try to focus on the few families i helped! <br />Nice colorful art!Fallingladieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14010949984698699058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-62674083704367966992012-09-01T15:50:44.340-07:002012-09-01T15:50:44.340-07:00How very sad a life that boy had, wow.
Beautifu...How very sad a life that boy had, wow. <br /><br />Beautiful art, I like them in all the colours. It takes us to a better place!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720030744345215307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-61264607506183806902012-09-01T07:06:27.511-07:002012-09-01T07:06:27.511-07:00It's always fun seeing the different versions ...It's always fun seeing the different versions of your paintings. The little houses are so cute and I love the messages you put on them.<br /><br />You have such a good heart. We need more people in the world like you. Then maybe it would be a much happier place for everyone.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084823218319628822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-68470321646884693692012-09-01T06:39:18.915-07:002012-09-01T06:39:18.915-07:00A wonderful, moving post, Giggles. Yes, physical ...A wonderful, moving post, Giggles. Yes, physical abuse is a terrible thing, and you are right about speaking out about it. In the UK there is a confidential 'hotline' to a children's charity where people can report child abuse, which is a good start. How people can harm little babies makes me so angry and sad.<br />But apart from physical abuse, there is also psychological abuse, which leaves just as many scars, but where they are not as easily seen.<br />As you say, a victim doesn't HAVE to repeat the cycle, it is possible to be determined to be the opposite type of person, and yet the cycle seems to go on and on.<br />As always, I love your artwork and all the colour variations. I think the last one, the blue one is my favourite.Jezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10793736166062711430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-75689151386164785712012-09-01T06:26:36.844-07:002012-09-01T06:26:36.844-07:00What an important and moving post. I'm so sorr...What an important and moving post. I'm so sorry for what you and your brother went through, but am glad you were there for your younger brother, too. It's wonderful you broke the cycle of abuse, too, by being the parent you wanted to be and raising your daughter with respect.<br /><br />And you know I always love your paintings, too...and your most recent find to match your other trunk!<br />♥♥♥<br />Happy PPF!!<br />Mary<br /><a href="http://www.marycnasser.com/blog.html" rel="nofollow">Mixed-Media Map Art</a><br />Mary C. Nasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05325747711832919670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-26224177273966920202012-09-01T04:09:14.736-07:002012-09-01T04:09:14.736-07:00Wow, such a contrast between your bright happy pai...Wow, such a contrast between your bright happy paintings and the stories of abuse. I'm sorry to hear about your experiences. It's horrendous the things people can do to eachother, and it's even more so when one is a defenceless young child. I always stood up for kids that were bullied, and I teach my children to do the same. I don't understand people that close their eyes to it. They are (in my opinion) almost as guilty as the offenders. <br />I am completely in love with your boxes btw ;-) Hugs, denthedenthehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14253123767521383516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-53859469149782687962012-09-01T02:07:58.522-07:002012-09-01T02:07:58.522-07:00I can't understand the people who abuse their ...I can't understand the people who abuse their children, I look at mine and wonder how they do it. My mother was always heavy handed, I am almost the opposite and we muddle through. <br /><br />Love your houses, lovely messages for life. Natashahttp://defineyourjoy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-265971612757609152012-09-01T01:07:40.985-07:002012-09-01T01:07:40.985-07:00A really interesting and emotional read that just ...A really interesting and emotional read that just leaves you wondering about the darker side of human nature's many facets. Thanks for stopping by. Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16709571152864645964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-37848320436074918782012-08-31T23:49:41.027-07:002012-08-31T23:49:41.027-07:00What a beautiful and happy design, thanks for shar...What a beautiful and happy design, thanks for sharing it.<br />Yes, some people should not be parents.Ayala Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13685455399147271512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-51405788665258667622012-08-31T21:50:28.187-07:002012-08-31T21:50:28.187-07:00What sad, sad stories...
And the fact that abuse ...What sad, sad stories...<br /><br />And the fact that abuse perpetuates itself from generation to generation makes it so difficult to eradicate...Karen Smitheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04584636153202712192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-77851487115116618092012-08-31T21:10:03.928-07:002012-08-31T21:10:03.928-07:00I was with my best friend today who was badly phy...I was with my best friend today who was badly physically and emotionally abused as a child. She has spent 71 years trying to figure out what the child her did to deserve this. And I have spent most of my adult life trying to convience her she did NOTHING to deserve that treatment. Her mother was mentally sick to have treated her child that way, as was yours.<br />The scars that are left are far deeper than the bruises and cuts on the skin or broken bones. My heart aches for children who are victims of such treatment. I see many adults in my counseling practice who were victims and some who are now perpetrators of adult abuse/harrassment/bullying as a result. It's the rare adult who can make the connection and choose to change their inappropriate behavior. But there are many more I think who grow up and never ever abuse others large or small.<br /><br />Counseling helps.<br /><br />Your art all looks great to me, and I will applaud equally anything you decide to do to make it even better in your eyes! <br /><br />Hugs!!! <br /><br />HPPF!Lynn Cohenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12094038275377357886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-25455292672801829252012-08-31T21:05:58.198-07:002012-08-31T21:05:58.198-07:00the houses and the sign look so happy and cozy, an...the houses and the sign look so happy and cozy, and is a terrifying juxtaposition to the stories you relate. But that's life! <br /><br />The only time I remember 'speaking up' or doing anything in favour of a child was once, in China, we were sightseeing, and I noticed a man, a woman, and a 5 year old daughter. The man, angry, randomly and for no good reason I could tell repeatedly smacked the little girl on the legs, there, in front of all of us in public!! I was so angry I turned to the man and spat at him. This may seem weird but I didn't speak Chinese and in China it is a common thing to spit on the ground - but not at someone else! I don't know if he 'got it' but he was def surprisedAlicia Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06768830482405879216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-68019332628514156002012-08-31T15:21:21.027-07:002012-08-31T15:21:21.027-07:00Great post. Fun painted signs. HPPFGreat post. Fun painted signs. HPPFCris, Artist in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15067969984221375853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25107798.post-39176709356646080492012-08-31T13:45:48.498-07:002012-08-31T13:45:48.498-07:00Abuse is one of those topics that people tend to s...Abuse is one of those topics that people tend to shy away from. I'm glad you told your heartfelt story and didn't shy away. The new works are beautiful. Happy PPFMarjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11968054474500781586noreply@blogger.com