These warnings often occur early in a new relationship. Did you know abusive people often groom their partners? In the early stages of a relationship, they test to see if this person would make a good victim. Would you know how to recognize if you were being groomed? My Introduction to the Dynamics of Abusive […]
Have You Noticed It’s Hard to Listen to a Painful Story?
A closer look at why we might silence victims Have you noticed it’s hard to listen sometimes? That gets tough to stay tuned in and invested when the story takes a dark turn? Recently, I told a friend that I’ve decided to put my last writing project on hold. It’s the second draft of a manuscript […]
I Had to Helplessly Watch My Son Battle Cancer
As he hovered near death It was in the middle of June’s heat when I rushed to my son’s bedside. At twenty-eight years of age, he had been living on his own for several years. I was on vacation over a thousand miles away when I got the call that something was wrong. I first […]
My Husband May Have Been Trying to Kill Me
It’s possibly left me with permanent injuries I have recently gone through something that I haven’t been ready to share until now. It’s so shockingly unbelievable that I feel ill just thinking about it. At first, it seemed too inconceivable to be real, but my health has been affected — maybe permanently. My hands are shaking as […]
Why I’m Telling You the Pseudonym I Use to Write About Sex
I’m done with shame and fear I want to share something with you — something I’ve been doing for the past couple of months. I’ve been writing about sex under the pen name of Marie Lynne. I will continue to keep the two identities separate, yet I’ve decided to promote this work openly. Why I’m Writing About Sexuality […]
I’m Addicted to Love. Could You Be Too?
This problem is more common than you’d think Online dating has given me an uncomfortable look at what it means to be addicted to love. The entire process is intoxicating. That includes the first glance at a profile to texting someone and finally meeting. I try to stay detached during this initial stage. Yet, in the […]
Do You, Like Me, Find Christmas Painful?
Here’s a few thoughts on why and what I’m doing about It It’s Christmas again, and this year, I can’t seem to get into the mood. True, the COVID pandemic with its restrictions about getting together doesn’t help, but that’s not the cause. This time of year has become associated with sad memories. It’s triggering for […]
How My Day Buying Wigs Reminded Me We Are All Beautiful
I went shopping for a couple of new wigs. Years ago I suffered a massive hair loss. My experience in the shop reminded me of humanity’s beauty.
I Got Stood Up. What I Learned From Being Left Waiting
I was reminded of several valuable truths I had a shocking lesson in dating this week. Something that has never happened to me before. I got stood up. Here’s how I got stood up As I drove to the cafe, I heard the familiar ding of an incoming text. I glanced at my phone and […]
Happy Birthday, Brad!
Celebrating my late husband on his 58th birthday It’s been five years since your passing, Brad, but you are not far from our thoughts. We miss you terribly. Happy Birthday, my love. Love you for forever, Kerry