May 29, 2015 Friends and Peers
Life is a series of trials and errors, and a constant goal of trying to get it right. It begins as children and striving to be the most popular. Going into the teen years, it is even more important, and…
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Last year I had the pleasure of visiting friends at Christmas. It was quite the sight to behold, to watch another family and their holiday traditions. As we sat down, we talked of how certain activities seemed to always be…
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August 10, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
In order to succeed at most things, it takes hard work. You get out of it, what you put into it. Being in a married relationship is certainly no different. Marriage is a work in progress, whether married…
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This is what I wanted my mother to know. I never got to say this, so I will do so now. Saying goodbye, when you know it is forever is heart wrenching. How do you tell someone goodbye when they…
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Abuse in any form can be difficult to detect. The natural instinct for any person regardless of age, is to hide abuse. For children, this is especially true, mainly because they have been told not to tell. As one…
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Dealing with life’s problems day in, and day out can be quite grueling. But now, the time has come and you find yourself in the role of caregiver. Not to your children, but to a parent. You sometimes tell yourself…
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The most important thing a person can learn from being around a person who is an alcoholic, is not to repeat that type of behavior. Being the child of an alcoholic mother was devastating. No one should have to live…
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Marriage is a sacred unity, between man and wife, this above all should be the golden rule. Perhaps you have heard people say, “you married their family also.” This is a partially true statement, as their family will be involved…
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Losing a son, gaining a daughter, these words have been handed down through time. Treating a daughter-in-law as a daughter, may be harder for some, while easier for others. As always, it can be nerve racking to enter into a…
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Feelings of inadequacy come to mind when I think of my mother. Never knowing the reason behind the words, “I wish you had never been born”, or “If you weren’t here, my life would be different”. One can only guess it…
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So the wedding has taken place, the honeymoon is over and it is time to get down to truly getting to know the family. It seems as though everything is fine and going well. Or is it? Did you…
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In this day and age blended families are the norm, instead of the exception. They come in many shapes and sizes, colors and different ethnic backgrounds. It can be somewhat difficult to accommodate everyone, but is always best to try….
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