I grew up in a home where the scale for ones body weight was a solid fixture in the upstairs hallway. For years as a child I would watch my former weight obsessed mother step onto her throne that was her scale, hoping for a number that she could happily live with. This self abusiveContinue reading “The Shame Of Weight”
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The Social Game Of Operator
Have you ever played that telephone game “Operator”, where you whisper a statement into the ear of the person standing next to you that is then reiterated throughout the entire circle until it comes back around to you? Most times, the sentence that was originally whispered will begin to take a shape of its ownContinue reading “The Social Game Of Operator”
How I Cut Half My Finger Off
Ive spent the last 46 years without my full right index finger due to a childhood accident I had before turning 5, having now only a half of a finger to point with. My family had just newly moved to our new home when my older brother & I unintentionally played a game that hadContinue reading “How I Cut Half My Finger Off”
The Archetype Of A Queen/King Bee
I can remember back when I was a kid once upon a time ago, being purposely left out of parties & group hangouts that every body else got the invite too. I was felt embarrassed to share the truth that I wasn’t invited when asked by the other girls who were going. It usually boils down to the one MEANContinue reading “The Archetype Of A Queen/King Bee”
The Unhealthy Patterns Of Behavior
Patterns are a series of unlimited continuous happenings that give a suggested look or outcome based on the experience before. Sometimes these series of sequences can be a positive model in trying to gage the configuration on situations that you are watching or being watched on. Sometimes these patterns can be behavioral, offering aContinue reading “The Unhealthy Patterns Of Behavior”
Immigration & The American Dream
My husband is an immigrant, coming to this country not for the usual attainment of the American dream but for something far more magical. He came here for me. This alone put us in a place of uncertainty, not fully understanding the lengths & hoops we would have to go threw for the cost ofContinue reading “Immigration & The American Dream”
The Relentless Loop Of Fear
Have you ever had one of those relationships (physically, spiritually, emotionally) with something or someone that you feel you need to hold onto for dear life with in order to maintain its connection. You cling tightly to this relationship even though you known in the deepest parts of your brain & soul that it’s unhealthyContinue reading “The Relentless Loop Of Fear”
November Is Adoption Month ~ The Problem With The Adoption Label
The first label that I was branded with was the one at my birth. Its the one that identified me as being given away that I unknowingly carried with me throughout my life. This one time adjective word allowed everyone & their mother to know I wasn’t the real child yet the one that wasContinue reading “November Is Adoption Month ~ The Problem With The Adoption Label”
Don’t Trade In Your Grief For Sabatage
There are many times in our lives when we must deal with the physical & metaphorical death or the severing of ties of an ended relationship (personal or professional). It is impossible to fully remove yourself from the relationship in a healthy manner if you don’t begin to mourn & grieve the loss that is happeningContinue reading “Don’t Trade In Your Grief For Sabatage”
Happy Healthy New Year
Tonight at sundown begins the Jewish High Holiday of Rosh Hashanah. It is one of the holiest days of the Jewish religion, being the beginning of our New Year. It’s customary during this time to celebrate its sweet beginning & also gain some insight & reflection over the year in general. This one will forContinue reading “Happy Healthy New Year”
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