The concept of forgiveness is a curious subject indeed; one that many people hold up high on the pedestal of righteous goodness yet also, often times, avoid committing to when cornered. What makes forgiveness a more viable option than revenge? Does...
At the beginning of every relationship there is a definite sense of anticipation mixed with uncertainty. How will I know if he really likes me? Can we find enough common interests to carry on an engaging conversation? Will he ask me out again? Yet,...
“When two people decide to get a divorce, it isn’t a sign that they “don’t understand” one another, but a sign that they have, at last, begun to.” –Helen Rowland Judging by the opening quote it should be apparent what this story is...
I recently met a very interesting individual who asked whether I would ever consider killing my spouse or boyfriend. No, it wasn't a request to set up a "hit", it was just a query that I knew was being asked tongue-in-cheek given the fact that this...
I have been diligently looking for the ideal position that will allow me to be able to leave the victim advocacy field, feeling good, head held high marching toward a new job I will love and with the potential for more cash being deposited into my...
Do you unintentionally push people away? A cautionary tale about being unique in a beige world
It all started with a phone call. "Let's get together tonight because you sound like you need a night out. You haven’t been yourself lately." This dear, sweet woman, who is my closest friend, always feels everyone is secretly suffering in some...
Just as facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored, people and feelings, negative or positive, do not magically fall off the face of the earth because a sudden desire to ignore them develops. Cowards ignore that which they cannot face,...
For the past few days I have been experiencing an odd thing in that people who would normally get a pass from me for saying or doing ridiculously stupid things no longer get that special treatment. Family, friends and even relatives of friends are...
Can childhood dreams be dusted off again once elementary and high school days have faded? Those glorious days, pushed back into the recesses of the mind by adult worries...can we dare try on those long forgotten goals again? Will they still fit and...
Do you miss someone so much it breaks your heart? Learning how to cope when people come and go in your life with grace and dignity.