Let’s Talk FaceBook

A few background facts:  I own a restaurant with my soon to be ex (stbx).  My savings and good credit partially funded it, I helped open it, I did the books for years, and I showed up when it was understaffed and waited tables. My stbx cheated on me repeatedly during out marriage. He was … Continue reading Let’s Talk FaceBook

Delusion, Meet Reality

I am surrounded by well meaning family & friends, all of whom want the best for me.   I am also part of a yoga community, which wants the best for everyone, and I belong to cancer and divorce support groups on FB.  All of these sources together have thrust me into a world of delusion, … Continue reading Delusion, Meet Reality

How To Call Dibs on a Parking Spot

Apparently, this is confusing to some people.  Some seem to believe it is done with their middle finger, not their turn signal.  This is Wrong. Which leads me to further evidence of my recovery. Yesterday I was in a parking lot and I spied a spot, so I headed over to it.  As I approached … Continue reading How To Call Dibs on a Parking Spot

People Pleaser: Time To Reform

http://yoganonymous.com/the-dark-side-of-people-pleasing This is a whole new take on People Pleasing behavior.  This is something I've done my whole life; except when I've gone off the rails, which I've also done! It seems to me that there has to be a middle ground between people pleasing and losing it, checking out, ranting, and I think I've … Continue reading People Pleaser: Time To Reform

My Tender Self

Admit to what you feel greedy about.  It will point to your most tender desire. This is one of Danielle LaPorte's "Truth Bomb"s.  If  you aren't familiar, Truth Bombs are a box of cards with insightful and/or thought provoking statements, designed to "break open your heart and soothe your soul".  There is a box of … Continue reading My Tender Self

Rewriting My Childhood

Years ago my mother gave me a bag of letters from my childhood.  Most were letters I had written, but there was one she had written.  She wrote it when I was a senior in college.  It was addressed to my sorority sister who wanted information about my childhood to use in the Senior Send … Continue reading Rewriting My Childhood

Volunteer or Martyr?

I have spent alot of  time volunteering, because I coached two of my boys in a program called Odyssey of the Mind (OM).  Google it if you've never heard of it; it's an amazing experience for students.  There were times that I was resentful of what was required of me.  Meetings were held at my … Continue reading Volunteer or Martyr?