We ALL feel alone at one time or another, some of us more often than not. I have even had people tell me that they feel alone during holiday family gatherings with a room FULL of people because they feel their family doesn’t understand them. What can YOU do when you feel … [Read more...]
Glued To The Rearview Mirror
When we are driving a car, it’s important to have a rearview mirror, right? However, do we have our eyes constantly glued to the rearview mirror as we are driving? What would happen if we did that? The same is true with life and relationships. If Only Some people … [Read more...]
Why did you remove me as a friend?
Ever had someone ask you that question on Facebook? Or maybe someone who you used to be so close to has drifted away from you in real life and you quietly wonder to yourself, “Why did you remove me as a friend?” Each and every situation is unique and yet I think it’s important … [Read more...]
Not Ready To Forgive And Forget?
Forgive, sounds good Forget, I'm not sure I could They say time heals everything But I'm still waiting… and so begins the song ‘Not Ready To Make Nice’ by the Dixie Chicks from 10 years ago. Are you feeling not ready to forgive and forget? I was listening to some … [Read more...]
Stop/Start/Continue
“I am FINE!” How many times have we heard that or maybe have said it to others thinking to ourselves: When are the questions going to stop? Where does it all start? Must it continue? Recently, there has been a lot of attention given to David Bowie’s ex-wife due to her being estranged … [Read more...]
A VERY Long 4 Days
People get excited for long holiday weekends. It means more time away from work, more time to spend with family. What happens when you don’t have the typical family gatherings to attend? For those of us in this situation, it means get ready for a VERY long 4 days. If you … [Read more...]
From ‘Taboo’ To Life’s Calling
For the majority of my adult life, my circle of friends knew not to ask me about my family. So how did I go from it being ‘taboo’ to it being my life’s calling… where I speak about family estrangement all the time now?!? I tell people that it’s one of those … [Read more...]
Alone For The Holidays, Again
There was a time that I actually dreaded the holidays. All because it meant that I would be alone for the holidays, again. Thankfully I have turned that around and have found new and different ways to spend holidays that make it fun and exciting. Just as I mention time after time, we cannot … [Read more...]
Never Just A Simple Song
When was the last time you heard a song on the radio or during a movie and it struck a chord with you? It doesn’t matter what type of song it is: rock, jazz, pop or country. If it pulls your emotions in one direction or another, it’s never just a simple … [Read more...]
Why Bother Addressing Estrangement
“Let sleeping dogs lie.” We have all heard that phrase before. Maybe we even use that when someone brings up the subject of a family member we no longer have anything to do with. And you may wonder, “Why bother? I don’t want to talk about it!” The key question is: how do you feel when … [Read more...]
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