Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page...

It's been a hot minute since I've run a marathon (17 years actually) and this training is no joke! That's a good side effect of this: I get to take the time to train, care about my health and reassess my priorities in life. 

Through the years, I've realized many things. The first and foremost is that love is reciprocal... an infinite loop of understanding, respect and care. I've also accumulated a lot of stories. Some fantastical, some hilarious, some that showcase great feats of luck, lack of good judgement and some that expose the unfortunate and violent underbelly of human nature. This is not an easy subject matter to breach but I think it's important to share. Last year, I was assaulted and car jacked. I'm lucky to be alive and lucky to have not been injured too badly. I'm okay now and realize that I just happen to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. Unfortunately, violent attacks happen more frequently than you know... to friends, family and children. Mine is just one story. This is for the strong, beautiful women that have experienced so much and endured and those going through it. 

Strength United helps support and empower women and children in abuse and violent situations. To advocate, assist, educate and support through a 24-hotline, forensic evidentiary exams, clinics, counseling, and so much more:

http://www.csun.edu/eisner-education/strength-united

This is my way to help care about those that are scared. Please feel free to donate what you feel you can. This is a wonderful charity helping to bring care to those that might need a little help to feel safe. 

Love always,

Linda

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