Think for a moment of a “bad” romantic relationship you were in. We spin over not only why, but how it could have happened. Behaviors, choices, betrayals, and abuses could all be to blame why it went south, but how often do we consider what was taking place in our lives just before we met…
Raised by the Real-Life Beauty & the Beast
Imagine a lanky, Italian guy straight out of the 80’s. We’re talking neon short shorts, blown-dry hair, creeper mustache, and a signature scent of onions. Tony (not his real name) was my mom’s third husband. We avoid saying his name in our family, sort of how everyone avoided saying Lord Voldemort’s name in the Harry…
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Why Disney is Therapy for Freaks Like Me
In the crazy times we find ourselves, many of us are seeking escapism in one form or another. And from my end of the smartphone, it’s often Disney that’s bringing joy to the masses. But it isn’t only now that people are stressing out and oddly finding that all they want to do is to…
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When Unconditional Love Requires Conditions
Let’s talk about the toxic relationships in our lives. We’ve all got them, but “toxic” is subjective and varies from one relationship to the next. It can be someone who literally puts lives at risk, or it can be your passive aggressive coworker. I’ve watched three generations of my family cycle through the effects of…
