Perceptions

Perceptions

Ever feel misunderstood? Or, that ______(insert a friend or family member name here) just doesn’t understand why or how upset you are? Or, that no one could possibly feel as hurt as you feel? You’ve heard that saying that perception is in the eye of the...
Friends or Enemies?

Friends or Enemies?

Words may not break bones, but they absolutely do hurt. We’ve all experienced words said to or about us that hurt. I know I have, and I continued to hang on to that hurt. I let those painful scars influence how I interacted with others. I never knew if we were...
Pretending

Pretending

Growing up, pretending was my go-to coping mechanism. I remember vividly being 12 years old and moving for the third time. The anger and hurt welled up inside me, but on the outside I pretended to be this happy go lucky girl. My “I don’t care”...
The holiday season isn’t always happy, go lucky

The holiday season isn’t always happy, go lucky

The holiday season brings to mind happy thoughts and fun times.  I enjoy the singing of Christmas songs, decorating the house and shopping to find that extra special gift; though, the honest truth is that it is also really stressful.  From the money perspective to...

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