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Weekend of March 31st: Melt downs, laughter and late nights

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

I am spending every other weekend when possible in Michigan with Jenn and Ry since Jason passed. I need it and I like to think it helps them. I know how hard the loss of a contemporary can be. Jenn … Continue reading →

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Life

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

Life is such a challenge at times. In the past I used to find it more of challenge than I do today, but there are still moments. You know the ones I am talking about. They have you standing there … Continue reading →

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Where am I? Exactly where I am supposed to be

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

I was so worried about this trip. I am in Michigan for business. In the post, Apprehension is tied to past, I gave the reason why I did not want to make this trip. How silly I was to have … Continue reading →

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Apprehension is tied to past

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

This week I will be in Michigan for a team meeting and I am apprehensive about it. Why? Because of a business trip a couple of years ago. Yep, a memory is kind of freaking me out. In 2010, at … Continue reading →

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Depression: You insideous bastard

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

Depression is truly an insidious bastard of a disease. Even more so it is a well worn track in the minds of those who suffer from it. We have to be ever vigilant of its return and then we have to be … Continue reading →

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That shame? I own it!

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

Last week, as you all witnessed, was a rough one. It was full of growth and that often means a challenging period of time. What I finally realized last week is that I own my feelings in conjunction to my … Continue reading →

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The Aftermath of Abuse: Part 2

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

When you are free of your abusive relationship that is it right? You are FREE! It is all over! Time to start living! Woo HOO! Totally, but let’s talk some hurdles that may have to be faced in the process. … Continue reading →

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Warning: Adult Content – The Aftermath of the Abuse Part 1

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

I find it interesting that people never realize the aftermath of abuse and rape. How many times have you heard someone say “It’s over. Stop thinking about it.” If it was that easy we who have experienced it would all be … Continue reading →

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I wasn’t expecting that….

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

Every once in a while your subconscious stands up and lobs a tomato at your head. If you have fallen out of the habit of expecting them they will take you by surprise. That is what happened today. My sister … Continue reading →

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So alike

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

My sister Ali and I are very much alike. Actually this one trait I share with many of my sisters of choice. It is the inability to put ourselves first without feeling selfish. Here’s an example: I’m tired and Ali … Continue reading →

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