21 Dec
Friendship

Hi Dyani, I hope it’s OK to write…  and please don’t be upset with your mom. I mean, you can’t be upset with her for telling me that you’re OK.  You see, when you disappeared without a trace, we were all so worried about you. The first day or two, I told myself that you were OK and, you just needed some time to yourself. As the days went on, I got really scared, and worried that you might be hid away in some nut jobs house or…..  worse.  I didn’t want to show your mom my... [more]

19 Dec
Copy of the letter from Lilly

10.23.1961 Dear J, The night we spent together was very special. When I woke the next day, I thought it all must have been dream. Just when my life was at it’s darkest, I saw a glimmer of kindness. And while the night seemed to last forever as we talked about so many things, it passed far to quickly for my liking. You are a true gentleman and a great listener. When you arrived I was in the depths of sorrow, alone and hopeless and then you were there and my pain gently washed away. [more]  »View More

19 Dec
Letter from Mom

Dear Dyani, I am not quite sure how to process all the information you’ve given me. I should think that I’ll be fine though. This brings back memories of my childhood I hadn’t thought of for years. I vaguely remember times as a child and as a teen when I too felt a bit different. It made me quite uncomfortable and I worked very hard to bury those feelings and I was able to grew to be a normal wife and mother. At this point in my life, I just can’t imagine I could possibly stir-up concerns... [more]

9 Dec
The Senator

Dear Mom, Thank you so much for your letter mom, I feel a lot better knowing that I’ll see you again and I hope all goes well so we can make it happen very soon. When I read your letter I was smiling wide, and of course I remember, “Mama do you love me?” That was one of my favorite storybooks when I was little. I still remember how reassuring it was to hear you read it to me after I had gotten in trouble or done something to upset you. Interestingly, I don’t remember what I possibly... [more]

3 Dec
Forever and For Always

Dear Dyani, Sweetheart, don’t you know that all I’ve ever wanted is for you to find happiness? The truth is, one of the most difficult challenges I’ve endured in my life has been watching you struggle to find happiness, to find yourself. I could see your pain and I wanted nothing more than to take it way. I would have done anything to bare your burden. No matter how hard I tried to ease your pain nothing helped. I tried to buy happiness for you with toys when you were small, and clothes, computers,... [more]