passive aggressive relationships Last week I ran into the spouse of one of my BFF's. They are currently separated, at her request. The only impediment to their divorce is her inability to afford a lawyer. He wants them to get back together, and he took the opportunity to plead his case. He has 3 reasons … Continue reading Love
Author: MurphyCee
Gaslighting: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
I was with my parents the other day. I don't recall the exact conversation, but I remember my mother saying "why on earth would you think that about yourself?" I told her it is hard to shake negative self-thoughts when it is all I've heard for over 20 years. She replied "what could … Continue reading Gaslighting: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
Measuring up to the “Cool Kids”
I have three blogs to write this week. Two have the potential to be profound, one is simply catty. Today I've chosen to go catty. My son spent the weekend with his dad and dad's GF. The GF lives in the popular development, with what I refer to as "the cool kids". These are people … Continue reading Measuring up to the “Cool Kids”
Bank Of America – Power Mongers
Not sure what a PS is when put before the blog, but had to add this information I stumbled across. It is all a scam, with tax payers $. https://www.hbsslaw.com/cases/bank-of-america-rico/pressrelease/bank-of-america-rico-appeals-court-reverses-rico-fraud-class-action-against-bank-of-america-allowing-homeowners-lawsuit-to-proceed Bank Of America. Wow. Just wow. The details are complicated, so I'll try to sum up what has happened quickly. I was … Continue reading Bank Of America – Power Mongers
The Reality of Realtors
I might be the only one who thinks Realtors are sales people. In case I'm not, here is some clarification about realtors. Realtors are not sales people. Realtors are "experts" in the pricing, marketing & paperwork regarding home sales. This is what the realtor does: They come to your house with a long presentation of … Continue reading The Reality of Realtors
Manipulation or Management
I was talking to an acquaintance about issues raising children, like getting them on the bus. She was having trouble with her son, and she had implemented some new rules. She said she wasn't sure if she was manipulating or managing him, and I was struck by this idea. Manipulation, in our society, has a … Continue reading Manipulation or Management
I Know I Look Good
At the age of 35, shortly after giving birth to my second son, I rolled in to my "journey" of disability. I strapped on my roller blades, something I'd done a thousand times before, but, before I'd pushed off from my car, lost my breath. This was my first full blown asthma attack, and … Continue reading I Know I Look Good
Strange Yogi Sayings
I am often puzzled (my nice way of saying WTF??) at what is said at my yoga studio. Phrases often seem obvious, ridiculous or simply crazy. This weekend I came to understand 2 such phrases, one of which I'll write about here. I spent the entire weekend doing a "Sing Yourself Awake" workshop with Suzanne … Continue reading Strange Yogi Sayings
Worldwide Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day
After my diagnosis in July of 2013 I made a decision: I would go through chemo, learn nothing, invest nothing, and never look back. Cancer would be a blip on my radar, not a life changer. Turned out my son was not going to let me get away with that. Having faced the possibility of … Continue reading Worldwide Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day
Toilet Seats
I need some lightening up so..... A while back I wrote a blog about toilet seats & narcissists. My narc never put the seat down. When I complained he said "I think you should have to put it up for me". When I pointed out that he wasn't likely to fall in he responded........with … Continue reading Toilet Seats
Groomed but Escaped 