Here I take more risk. Ask the unasked, say the quiet parts out loud, unfiltered. Question questionable judgment.

I also look beneath the surface of character. As a former actor I’ve had the opportunity to try on many.

Here I’m not my parents’ daughter, I’m Médousa’s Child—sometimes wise, sometimes angry, sometimes grieving. And sometimes, like any child, just wanting to play.

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Did you know Médousa means ‘guardian’ in Ancient Greek? I choose her as mine.

Her myth remains one of the most controversial, complex and enduring of all time. Whether you view Médousa as monster or victim, I’ll bet we can agree on this — she had every right to be furious and put up a damn good fight.

I’ve written a brief picture-story of her past.

And this story describes Médousa’s role in my life.