I used to imagine a graveyard deep inside of me. I thought that might be where I put all those feelings I was not allowed to voice. Little graves, some fresh, some old. At the worst of times, which are far fewer now, I am a grieving caretaker, and it is all I can do to keep my voice level, my tears at bay. I am only just learning how to let them go. I am not good at this, but I try. Someday, I am optimistic, they will pale to transparencies, and I will find my peace. Kimbra Martin Tel: (425) 392-9937 klfm@email.msn.com http://www.homepages.go.com/homepages/k/i/m/kimbramartin/ http://www.authorlink.com/alp_idx.html Kimbra Martin is a former journalist and editor. Her current book, Snapshots, A Rare Look at Childhood Trauma and Abuse, takes a close-up look at the short and long-term effects of child abuse, providing a unique insight into the courage of children and the resilience of the soul. Present work includes book promotion, involvement in efforts to prevent child abuse, work on a second (follow-up) book to Snapshots, and publication of a regular, bi-weekly cooking column. Ms. Martin considers requests for speaking engagements in forums devoted to the study and prevention of child abuse. Books Snapshots, A Rare Look at Childhood Trauma and Abuse; 1999 Authorlink Press; ISBN1-928704-01-8 Publishers Address: Authorlink Press Doris Booth, Editor in Chief 3720 Millswood Dr., Irving, TX 75062 Tel: (972) 650-1986 Fax: (972) 650-1622