People have expressed to me, their sense, that I do not care what others think. This is UNtrue. I make no efforts to control what…
As the beginning of another school year– at new schools, rapidly approaches, I imagine and worry dream for my sons– the possibilities that lay ahead. Of…
A program friend recently asked me if I out my sister to punish her, and cautioned me against it—because that(punishing) would be bad for my…
Daily, I feel tormented by the notion that if I were JUST less sensitive and more forgiving we could be a happy healthy family. But…
Over the past decade, I have become very clear on my lack of desire to surround myself with likeminded people, so much as I do…
Nearly every night between 1 and 4 a.m. , this guy wakes me up to let me know that he needs to go potty. But,…
In recovery, I am reminded consistently that we are never victims. This does not mean that people do not intentionally victimize and persecute others, but…
I do not suck, sometimes my behavior does–but THIS- this alllllwaaaaays sucks. Today is a hard day. I wake up every single day, so painfully…
Oh- this post!!!! What an immense comfort and timely topic. Bullying, oppression, exclusion- behaviors and attitudes: not as narrowly defined as we tend to think.…
Lately, I spend every moment possible reading and listening for comfort, from those who have openly navigated troublesome experiences, who possess the inner strength and…