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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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
An old friend contacted me with some questions. Some of her single girlfriends had started to date, and their decisions surprised her—especially when it came to sex. “What’s going on? Is this normal? What’s been your experience?” she asked. As I listened to her, I was reminded of my earlier assumptions. What I didn’t know … Read more
And the default is no By GB Rogut Trigger warning: This piece is about non consensual sex and may be too graphic or disturbing for some. It wasn’t the first time we had sex. Still, the last couple of times hadn’t been that pleasurable, and it looked like this one wasn’t going to be either. … Read more
This is the homicide timeline domestic abusers typically follow before killing their partner By Michelle Jaqua This is another guest blog which contains information and discussion on domestic abuse and violence, including homicide. This information was gleaned from research by Jane Monckton-Smith at the University of Glouchester. Intimate partner femicide (IPF) is typically seen as … Read more
A poem on a tired marriage’s unanswered question Do you still love me? There it was — Hung in the air between us, suspended; Spoken, the burning question. Did I still love him? The weight of the years together pressed in. Too many lonely conversations, Too many dangling fights. A look passed between us. He longed to unravel the past.But … Read more