“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...]
Families are Forever or…Not
Lately, I have heard the phrase, “Families are Forever” in several ways and several places; in a song, on a portrait, and more. I even had someone tell me, “Well ____(person they were speaking of) has friends, but you know friends don’t last forever. Families do.” What if….? This got … [Read more...]
Why did you remove me as a friend?
Ever had someone ask you that question on Facebook? Or maybe someone who you used to be so close to has drifted away from you in real life and you quietly wonder to yourself, “Why did you remove me as a friend?” Each and every situation is unique and yet I think it’s important … [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...]
9 Tips To Survive The Dreaded Mother’s Day Holiday
It’s that time of year again. Everywhere you look, in your email box, on FB, at the mall, on TV commercials, social occasions, etc. EVERYONE is talking about Mother's Day. Other than turning yourself into a hermit in order to avoid the mass exposure to this day, what’s a … [Read more...]
5 Signs Avoidance Is Indeed Affecting Your Life
Ignorance is bliss. Or is it? How many times have you tried to convince others and especially yourself that everything is okay just the way it is? That person doesn’t want to talk to me; or I don’t want anything to do with so-and-so. I have no control, so it is what it is. But … [Read more...]
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