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...]
Life Is Not A TV Show
You see it. There they all are gathered around the big dining table eating and laughing and having a great time with extended family. You think to yourself, “I wish my life was like that.” We may know it in reality and yet sometimes we need a reminder, “Life is not a TV show.” It’s that time of … [Read more...]
When Family Lets You Down
You really try to be a better person by letting bygones be bygones and move past your differences with a family member. Then a dreaded situation arises that makes you think twice about your decision. What is a person to do when family lets you down? I had a negative experience this holiday … [Read more...]