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.…
Unity v. Division
The messages of non-love which are cruelly and generously heaped upon my boys, by older members of their genetic families, require daily dispelling. The demystification is endless and I am…
Learning to Belong
As far back as I remember, I did not belong. Anywhere. I was different from the people to whom I am genetically linked, and regarded by them, in ways which…
The Quality of My Thoughts
When the people you are tethered to in childhood or marriage are the same ones who kick your feet out from under you, it fucks up your belief that things…
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