About
Eliza is a testament to resilience and strength. As a child she overcame unimaginable challenges.
Writing
Eliza is the author of her memoir, Life in Captivity, and other articles
Speaking
Throughout the years, Eliza has spoken to a wide range of audiences.
The Whites of Their Eyes
I have been writing my autobiography in one form or another since I was only twelve. I used to have a blog and this post has been migrated from it. I originally posted this in 2014 on my previous blog but I am currently…
Intentions for the Coming Year…
when a poem beckonsi feel its rumblelike a far distant trainreminding meof its arrival i cannot invokewithout its blessingas inspirationis a fickle mistresswhich loves to teasethen flee so i waitas the words collidelike atoms seekingto form moleculesunbeknownst to meuntil they forma feeling thatmust be…
9/11: I was there
Today marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11. I was there, just over a mile away on the corner of Canal and Church Street. I saw the whole drama unfold. Every year I share this poem I wrote which I’ve pasted at the end of…
