Tag Archives: relationships

Have a plan?

Posted on September 6, 2012 by

You have heard the saying “The best laid plans of mice and men. Go often awry” from the novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. I’m discovering that a truer statement has never been spoken! Another way to put it … Continue reading →

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Do I want to be someone’s puppy?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

In group on Monday the comment was made that one member was another’s “puppy”. *Raise your hand if your reaction is “I’m sorry, what?”* Obviously I have never heard of this “puppy” thing. I mean when Sean and I were … Continue reading →

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Sometimes you just have to stop for a minute

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

Today I stopped and asked myself why I am in the state that I am. Here is what I came up with: Jason is in the last stages of his cancer, I am worried and saddened for Jenn and Ry, … Continue reading →

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What if it is me?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

I am struggling with the idea that the abuse in my life is tied to me. How you ask? Maybe I attract it. Or foster it once in any kind of relationship. See I can pick out people who are abusive … Continue reading →

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Healing and relationships

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

When on the road of healing there are pot holes. Some are small and others are tank traps masquerading as pot holes. Healing is a learning experience. This makes sense as it is part of life, which is the ultimate … Continue reading →

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Changing!

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

Life is a journey filled with change. This is becoming more apparent to me daily by the reactions I am encountering with my changing. Not everyone enjoys the new me. Sad, but true. Here is the secret though… I get it. My … Continue reading →

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Logic: Defense or just evil?

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

Let’s talk logic. Our society, western society that is, prides itself on logical thinking. No hocus pocus for us! Everything works in nice linear ways or it must go! Really? Does your life work that way? If yes, where did … Continue reading →

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Fairy Tales: Marriage/Relationships

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

The second fairy tale in our lives is “happily ever after” in regards to marriage and relationships. We’re fed this as children. How many of us are still searching for it? Let me tell you this red-head is currently sitting on … Continue reading →

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Surprise! I can still be thrown

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

Over lunch recently I read a blog that discusses a study of women in domestic assault cases who drop the charges. The article was interesting but I was thrown for a loop by a statement. The comment was about the … Continue reading →

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Saying “I love you”

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

I say I love you a lot and ever since September 11, 2001 I say it even more. That day made me  realize how important it is to express no matter what. Through therapy I noticed that my mother, when … Continue reading →

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