Whose Grave Was It Anyways?
My father died on June 6, 1998. My mother died on June 8, 2025, at the age of 89, 27 years after her husband almost to the day. On the day my father passed away, my mother, Gretchen, began digging a grave. Not literally, but metaphorically. For 27 years, she tried to...
Shattered Reflections: How Truth Demolishes Family Illusions
Summer is coming, and the county fair will be a highlight as always. As a child, I enjoyed the Ferris wheel, the smell of kettle corn, and cinnamon buns. The Fun Zone delivered excitement with barkers calling us to games rigged just enough to keep us hooked –...
8 Things Survivors Need to Stop Apologizing For | Part 2 | Having Boundaries
Boundaries are not punishment. They allow safe connection while helping you stay connected to yourself. What boundary are you practicing right now? Guest Post Disclaimer: This guest post is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing...
Raised Without Boundaries? Read This.
Ever felt like your needs are too much, or your feelings are an inconvenience? If so, it’s not your fault, and you aren’t the problem. You’re responding to a childhood curriculum you never chose, but had to graciously accept. Many survivors of emotional...