I just finished reading a summation of a celebrities journey with cancer, in which she claims that to survive cancer you must believe you will "win". She went on to say that all of the "survivors" she knew had this belief. I am dumbfounded by this. Of course the women she knows believe they are … Continue reading Leave My Attitude Alone
My 1st Thanksgiving & Gratitude
Yesterday was the 1st time I've hosted a holiday dinner alone. Before my marriage I lived alone and accepted others' invites, so no stress there. Once married, my ex, the Chef, did the cooking for holiday meals. Last year, the first round of holidays post separation, my parents and cousins bailed me out, my … Continue reading My 1st Thanksgiving & Gratitude
Codependency or Self-Love Deficit Disorder?
In case you haven't heard of him, Ross Rosenberg is an online guru who tackles the issues of "codependency" in relation to those in a relationship with a narcissist. He has numerous youtube videos, as well as a book called The Human Magnet Syndrome. The idea that empaths are particularly preyed upon by narcissists … Continue reading Codependency or Self-Love Deficit Disorder?
Can Yoga Give Me Self-Love?
Self-love is not my strong suit. In fact, I’d go as far as to say that self-love is practically non-existent for me. I know that everyone has issues with various parts of themselves, like the stick thin woman who thinks her thighs are fat, or the over-weight but otherwise happy woman who hates her hair, … Continue reading Can Yoga Give Me Self-Love?
Just Say No – To Your Children’s “Advice”
When one of my boys says "mom, want my advice about what to do with [insert siblings name]" it invariably leads to a commentary on my failures as a mother. So, when I hear those words, "mom, want my advice" I say NO. Thanks for offering though.
Co Dependency + Narcissist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh3Pq2JOSIU&feature=em-subs_digest-g This is a great description of how we get involved with, and stay with, the narcissist.
Cancer Changed Me. Get Used To It.
A friend of mine is “battling” breast cancer, and I spent some time with her today, running errands, having lunch, chatting. She asked me if I am different after cancer. I told her a few ways I’ve changed, and when I got home I checked my blog to see if I’ve written about this. I … Continue reading Cancer Changed Me. Get Used To It.
Vomitus Invitationus
My mother always says that I make friends where ever I go, and this is true. I have no trouble meeting new people, and I can become fast friends with some. In fact, I become such close friends with some that I do what I call “vomiting invitations”. I have been known to invite virtual … Continue reading Vomitus Invitationus
Yo Doc – Why You Gotta Be So Rude?
I view Dr’s as better than me, in the sense that they are smarter, more motivated, make more money, have more status, look great in white and, in a curious twist, are fairly good looking. (How is that fair, by the way?) On a human level though, which ultimately we all are, I know they … Continue reading Yo Doc – Why You Gotta Be So Rude?
A Bull In The China Shop
I grew up being told I was like a bull in a china shop. I had trouble reconciling this. I was able to do great things on the balance beam at school, I never seemed to break things in other people’s homes, and I was generally competent when trying new physical endeavors. Most times I … Continue reading A Bull In The China Shop
Groomed but Escaped 