2020 Vision So much talk this year about 2020 vision since we have a special year! Clarity 2020 Vision I’m walking into 2020 with a crystal clear heart & mind. If you owe me anything don’t worry about it and you are welcome. If you’ve wronged me in any way in the past, then … [Read more...]
Blurry Vision
Blurry Vision You may have ‘blurry vision’ without even knowing it! My Recent Experience A few weeks ago, I was dog sitting for a dog that I took for 3 long daily walks. One in the morning right when we woke up; one in the afternoon between day/evening client sessions; and one at night … [Read more...]
Divorce’s Ongoing Impact
A resource guide for families in any stage of divorce “If you work as hard planning your divorce as you did planning your wedding, being divorced can simply be the next great chapter of your life.” ~ From the preface of the book ~ “Speaking Out: Voices of … [Read more...]
What Prison Do You Have Yourself In?
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...]
You Look Like Your Mom
Back when I lived in the same city where my parents lived, I used to hear the phrase, “You look like your Mom!!” ALL. OF. THE. TIME. Since I moved out of state a couple of decades ago, I didn’t have to hear that any more. Part of it was that I wanted to be able to have my own … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Broken Friendships -To Be, Or Not To Be
Maybe you find yourself in a situation where you were once Best Friends and NOW, you are ‘strangers with memories’. Broken friendships - to be, or not to be. Why would you get back in touch with an estranged friend? As it is with families who separate for various reasons, the same holds … [Read more...]
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