by Faye Arcand | Oct 30, 2026 | My Twisted Writer Brain…
Did you know that October is domestic violence awareness month in North America? Well, it is. So as we close out the month I just wanted to touch on a topic that is seldom talked about…and that’s teen dating violence. It’s sad, but true. Violence...
by Faye Arcand | Jul 24, 2023 | Auntie Says...
There’s a point in childhood–maybe around the time when school starts–when outside influence has more power than our own thoughts, dreams, and desires. Upon entering school, kids are immediately genderfied and labeled. All of a sudden a little boy...
by Faye Arcand | Nov 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
This particular issue came up because of a book I read recently. I did a review on it, but wanted to make sure parents/caregivers/teens had a chance to understand what it was about and absorb the life lesson. Teens Aren’t the Best Sharers. Parents are often the...
by Faye Arcand | Apr 4, 2022 | Auntie Says..., My Twisted Writer Brain…
This is a poem I wrote in 2019. Poetry is a personal interpretation of one’s life experience and buried emotion. This poem just bubbled up one day and fell onto the page. It’s obviously a part of me… one I sometimes choose to ignore or neglect. For...
by Faye Arcand | Aug 26, 2021 | Auntie Says...
One day I was flipping through some notes only to have this poem that I wrote in 2019 jump out at me. The poem doesn’t require any introduction though I hope you enjoy it. Please like and/or comment below so I know I’m not the only one who has such...