Author Archives: Dignity Freedom Fighter

Dignity: Soar above the Clouds 

Just the other day I was looking at the wall of memories at my house. They were pictures which told the story of the last twenty-five years of my life. The wedding photos, the children at various stages of their lives, and family that are no longer with us. As I stared at the pictures,Continue reading “Dignity: Soar above the Clouds “

Dignity: Knowing When to Ask for Support 

When you work in a profession where you care for people one of the hardest things to do is to remember that you need to take care of yourself. It is something that I have to constantly remind myself to do. It can be challenging because I want to help people. That is why IContinue reading “Dignity: Knowing When to Ask for Support “

Dignity: Resiliency and Determination 

Today I want to celebrate the Western Massachusetts State Champions and the Massachusetts State runner up in Division 1 Unified Track the Wahconah Regional High School Warriors. I want to talk about a group of young students who taught me what it means to never give up even when the odds say you have noContinue reading “Dignity: Resiliency and Determination “

Dignity: The Power of Education 

Today, May 31, 2024, I will have the honor of delivering the commencement address for Berkshire Community College (BCC). I graduated from BCC’s nursing program back in 1995. As a matter of fact, the day of my nursing pinning ceremony was May 29, 1995, the day of the Great Barrington, Ma tornado which was twenty-nine yearsContinue reading “Dignity: The Power of Education “

Dignity: Purpose the Author of Our Story 

I have been in health care since I was twenty years old. That is forty years. Twenty-nine of those years I have been a registered nurse. Being a nurse has opened possibilities for me that I never believed were possible. I have been blessed in my life but getting here was a bumpy ride. SomeContinue reading “Dignity: Purpose the Author of Our Story “

Dignity: In Death as In Life

I wanted to first share with you the link to my interview on The Frontline Industry Podcast.  https://www.frontlineindustrypodcast.com/podcast/episode/7b106748/73-from-pain-to-hope-ft-charles-redd Talking with Joel Onyshuk and sharing my story was an honor. Being vulnerable and sharing my personal story was not easy. I revealed things about myself that I never shared before, but I felt it was importantContinue reading “Dignity: In Death as In Life”

Dignity: Jackie Robinson, Dignity Freedom Fighter 

This month has been a challenge for me. For the first time I have celebrated a birthday and will celebrate Mother’s Day without my mom Phyllis King. My brother Tracy fondly called her the Queen. Happy Mother’s Day mom you are missed.  “I had to fight hard against loneliness, abuse, and the knowledge that anyContinue reading “Dignity: Jackie Robinson, Dignity Freedom Fighter “

Dignity: Wahconah Regional High School Unified Track Team 

I first want to let you know that my podcast interview on the Frontline Industry Podcast will be out in a few weeks. I will share with you when it is released.  This year I have volunteered as a coach for the Wahconah Regional High School Unified Track team. Unified sports teams students with andContinue reading “Dignity: Wahconah Regional High School Unified Track Team “

Dignity: There is Light in the Storm 

My ex-mother-in-law and my oldest daughter’s grandmother passed away last week. It caused me to think about my first marriage. Although my ex-wife and I failed at marriage as I look back on that time, I have come to realize the important milestones and accomplishments that happened at that time in my life that tookContinue reading “Dignity: There is Light in the Storm “