When I originally wrote the three-part story that is now published here as The Last time and The First time, I had also written The Middle. But as I read what I wrote, I realized that it didn't do justice to the real dysfunction that went on. It reads more like sex gone wrong, than … Continue reading After “The last time”: Cookie crumbs and lies
5 steps to letting go of the life you NEVER had
Are you allowed to mourn what never was just because you invested so much in the hope that it could've been? During this time of year I get very nostalgic for the holidays of my past. For the days when my Mom's religion didn't prevent her from celebrating her Christmas-day birthday. It's been quite a … Continue reading 5 steps to letting go of the life you NEVER had
On love and the impulsive girl…
I’m impulsive; extremely so. I am the person they target when they place those little “last minute” items by store registers. I fall for it almost every single time. I’d say that 99% of the time I embrace my impulsive nature and see it as one of my most endearing qualities. It’s what helped me … Continue reading On love and the impulsive girl…
If only…
Originally published September 2007 'If only we`d done this more,' he said as we moved in the middle of the crowded dance floor. I could only smile in response. I was enjoying the music and I didn't want to think about our past. He continued with the questions. 'Don`t you think doing this, being here, … Continue reading If only…
Crazy, Stupid, Love
As I was reading Yashar Ali's Huffington Post article, A Message to Women From a Man: You Are Not "Crazy" I couldn't help but be reminded of my own experience with 'gaslighting.' Once upon a time, not so many years ago, I was in a very dysfunctional, on-and-off, non-relationship. It wasn't always so, the dysfunctional part … Continue reading Crazy, Stupid, Love
All the single ladies… (put on your big girl panties)
A few years ago whenever that song was played every woman jumped on the dance floor. It was not only a celebration of being a woman--second only to Gloria Gaynor's I Will Survive--it was more importantly a celebration of being a single woman.We are the women of today, we're strong, independent and we are just fine … Continue reading All the single ladies… (put on your big girl panties)
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