Susan Pogorzelski

My voice has gotten louder lately as I advocate for more of the things I care about, the things that matter--animal rights, human rights, the future of this country and our planet. I've always been somewhat outspoken about injustice and the need for humane treatment for all, but I kept it limited to my own small corner of the world. It's not that I didn't care to use my voice; it's that I wasn't brave enough. Lyme Disease changed that for me. Lyme Disease changed everything f

When I wrote The Last Letter, there was a part of me that thought it might be the last thing I ever wrote/published. In a way, it became my love letter to the world, everything I've ever wanted to say wrapped up in those words, bound between covers and sent out with the hope that it could light candles in the dark for those who desperately needed it. I'm sharing a few of those words here because I need people to hear them now: "I don't know you, but maybe I don't have to for

The following is cross-posted from my Facebook page, where I've been sharing my thoughts on the 2016 election and its results. I turned off the comments on my blog a couple of years ago because this is primarily a safe outlet wherein I share my personal views, in-depth thoughts, and difficult experiences; however, I welcome differing opinions and respectful conversations across my other social media platforms. What I won't ever tolerate is disrespect, bullying, or name-callin

The following is cross-posted from my Facebook page, where I've been sharing my thoughts on the 2016 election and its results. I turned off the comments on my blog a couple of years ago because this is primarily a safe outlet wherein I share my personal views, in-depth thoughts, and difficult experiences; however, I welcome differing opinions and respectful conversations across my other social media platforms. What I won't ever tolerate is disrespect, bullying, or name-callin

The following is cross-posted from my Facebook page, where I've been sharing my thoughts on the 2016 election and its results. I turned off the comments on my blog a couple of years ago because this is primarily a safe outlet wherein I share my personal views, in-depth thoughts, and difficult experiences; however, I welcome differing opinions and respectful conversations across my other social media platforms. What I won't ever tolerate is disrespect, bullying, or name-callin