A Litany for Survival
A Litany for Survival BY AUDRE LORDE (...) For those of uswho were imprinted with fearlike a faint line in the center of our foreheadslearning to be afraid with our mother’s…
The Classic Fauxpology-CAUTION RED FLAG--Turn and walk away.
Making Amends
Step 8: Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.Step 9: Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to…
Things Which Once Caused Me Shame
Buh-Bye Toxic Shame! Recovery for me has included unburdening of generations of the toxic shame imposed on me. I now have the tools to identify what is mine to amend…
Goddammit Magda
Friday after school, we had an unusually peaceful few hours before going to pick up dinner from our favorite BBQ place. Often, the time between after school and dinner can…
Together, We Belong
My boys are still young enough that they are more interested in what feels good and right than what hurts and upsets. I love that they are always asking about…
The Exact Right Words
When you are raised having your words and feelings ignored, dismissed, challenged and twisted to be used against you, you may, as I did, dedicate much time to seeking the…
On Being Psycho
Happy Valentines Day, y’all ♥️ My favorite part of my relationships is the laughing endlessly, together, over exactly how unreasonable we can be, at times, complete lunatics, incapable of acting…
The Things We are Learning
"My family upbringing lacked courtesy, respect, calm responses, and forgiveness. It has taken me years to learn how to pause, reflect and choose a more loving response. For years I…
This works great for non-optional dynamics. But when it is hurting your children, not so much. For rando irritants and disruptors, this is the only way to go.
Say Yikes and Move On!
"I set boundaries today, in good faith, with anyone who disregards my thoughts or feelings. Disregarding and disrespecting are different from disagreeing." (wise words of my sponsor, in today's meeting)…
Educated by Tara Westover
I am on my second go-round of this riveting and relatable memoir, as it is generously providing words for thoughts which previously, I felt unable to put together for myself.…
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