What Prison Do You Have Yourself In? Tears were streaming down my face as I sat there staring at the trees. Where did this come from? Why was this happening to me? For many years, I would deny that I had any feelings about my family situation. I just didn’t want to talk about … [Read more...]
Pointing Fingers
Many times upon meeting someone who finds out what I do and how I am of service to my clients, the first response is always pointing fingers elsewhere. “Oh, you should talk to my sister!” Or, “My adult son needs to talk to you!” Three Pointing Back Pointing … [Read more...]
Get Over It
“Life marches by... I suggest you get on with it!” said Katherine Hepburn’s character to her daughter played by Jane Fonda in the movie ‘On Golden Pond’. Get over it. Have you ever had someone say something similar to you either at work or at home or maybe even a friend? … [Read more...]
Estrangement and Election 2016
“How could you? She’s family!” How many times have you heard a similar phrase? Sometimes, people don’t understand why or how estrangement happens in families. And you know what? That’s okay. That’s their prerogative with what their life experiences are…they may never … [Read more...]
Mommy, I Love You!
When you’re in despair, whom do you call? I read about this 30 yr. old guy who was in the stall of a restroom during a recent tragic event. Knowing he was not to survive this tragedy, he texted his mother saying, “Mommy, I love you!” Reminder of another tragedy Reading about … [Read more...]
Let it Flow
Have you ever been so excited for an event just to have it not transpire as you had hoped for? This happened to me recently and I learned to let it flow; let it flow; let it flow. Spread like wildfire! I had signed up for an event … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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