Writing, whether for broadcast or print, has been my vocation for many years, but nowadays I see it as much more than that. Over time I’ve come to believe that writing can open doors along the path towards hope and healing.
Peggy Riley Thomson is a journalist who has reported for a variety of news organizations, including ABC News, National Public Radio and the BBC. Her work has also appeared in The Sunday Times of London, as well as in a number of other publications in the United States and Great Britain.
… And yet nothing I’ve ever done as a journalist can compare to the joy–or the heartache–I’ve experienced as a mother.
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“Forever Wars” Are Changing Suicide Trends in the Army
Suicide rates in the Army have traditionally declined during wartime but apparently this is no longer the case, according to a recent study of Army suicide rates dating back to the mid-1800s....
Saying Goodbye to Our Beloved Dog
Today was the first morning in twenty-three years that I awoke at home without the presence of a dog to greet me. I was filled with dread as I entered the kitchen, knowing full well that if I were to call out my usual greeting—“hey, buddy”—there would be no reply in...
Suicide Bridge
Soaring above the bucolic hills of middle Tennessee, the Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge is an iconic structure beloved by tourists and locals alike. There is, however, a dark side to the breathtaking architectural landmark.Since its opening in 1994, the gracefully...