In Her Name

Sharing my journey into my mother’s life.

The scars you can’t see are the hardest to heal. – Astrid Alauda.

● About Me

I’m Sherry, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m a daughter and mother that is looking for answers. My mother was a force and an amazing influence in my life. Her story is one that I believe is one that needs to be told, remembered, and understood.

● What you will find in this blog
My mother left this world in 2022, and her memory should be celebrated. Her life has touched so many. My goal, with this blog, is to tell her story as best that I can. WARNING….this blog is not for the faint of heart, but those that need to understand the truth about the challenges of women from the1950’s to the present. What may surprise you is that there has not been that much change. Women are not property. “Family” is not a cloak or catch-all to hide abuse in any form. NO man has the right to violate the emotional or physical sanctity of the human body.

  • The Hidden Stories Behind a Portrait

    Looking at this picture of my mother when she was about 17 years old brings so many questions to my mind. This photo was taken for her high school yearbook to celebrate her graduation. She had beat the odds and was about to graduate from a small-town high school deep…

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