New Year’s Revolution – or how not to fail at doing all of the things
When we start to ponder the coming year, as we inevitably do around this time, rather than making a laundry list of all the things you are going to no…
The Ghosts of Christmases Past
We laid a few ghosts from Christmases past to rest this year. Christmas #9 for our blended family was a resounding success. It was not…
Is it time to leave?
he question of ‘Is it time to leave?’ is a hard one. It’s not something I recommend deciding without talking it through with a professional. It�…
When Being Kind Ends Up Being Unkind
Is your kindness really kind? Or is it a fear of setting a much needed boundary?
When Their Story Doesn’t Match Ours
There is a quote by Anne Lamott “You own everything that happened to you. Tell your stories. If people wanted you to write warmly about…
When You’re All Out of Love
This was a rough week in relationship world. I had a falling out with my husband. Notice the wording there – I had a falling…
When Will It Stop Hurting
Going through a separation and divorce can be one of the most painful experiences of our adult life. It can feel as if the world…
Why I am Not Everyone’s Cup of Tea and Why You Don’t Need to be Either
I will not be playing small to make sure I don’t offend sensibilities or ruffle feathers. I will be irreverent, I will on occasion use cuss words. I…