A timely word spoken to encourage us is like a fresh breeze of wind on a hot summer’s day. When you are lonely, you feel like a great cloak of invisibility surrounds you, and no one can see you… let alone hear you or feel what you’re experiencing. However, we can all relate to being … Read more
When he said, “Don’t forget I know where you live,” I knew I was dealing with someone who is sociopathic and not an average narcissist. You won’t believe why he threatened to show up at my home. For a Keurig coffee machine! He was pissed off because I was unable to return it immediately. I threatened to … Read more
I remember playing general knowledge as a kid and thoroughly enjoying the moments when I got the answers correct. I felt an absolute sense of accomplishment (and I felt pretty grown up if I am being honest). With the holidays in full swing, I often overheard my niece telling her mother how bored she was. … Read more
It can be overwhelming knowing what to do with your boyfriend’s birthday coming up, whether this is the first birthday you are celebrating with him or the fifth one. I usually suck at coming up with ideas for birthday celebrations, and it is such an important time in any person’s life. It’s a day when … Read more
A timely, sincere compliment can turn a bad day into a good one and turn someone’s frown upside down. Besides, who doesn’t love to hear a compliment, right? This article will explore how to uplift and encourage that special guy in your life. We will show you several excellent examples of what you can say … Read more
Years ago, I had a stalker where I worked. While I knew the stalker was the young high school graduate that was working at the company, he seemed harmless at first, so I didn’t pay too much attention to it. However, the signs soon piled up, and I realized I had missed the dangerous signs … Read more
“You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.” ~ Norm Kelly You are the cup, and when you continue to put others first and take care of everyone but yourself, you’ll find yourself much like an empty cup with nothing more to give. There’s a reason why the airline hostess demonstrates … Read more
We can be emotionally unavailable and difficult to deal with for several reasons. For many of us, it is simply a rest stop on the speedway of life. We find ways to power through painful circumstances, suppress the pain, and heal so that we can return to functioning from a healthy perspective. And while being … Read more
Your work team scheduled a virtual meeting. You’re signed in and waiting as others gradually join in. It feels awkward as no one seems to know what to say. Then the mediator asks, “Who inspires you the most?” Suddenly, everyone in the room is excited about giving their answer. The tension dissolves, and everyone is … Read more
When you think about saying “I do” and that you’ll have and hold your partner through sickness and health and the rest of the traditional wedding vows, are you ready? Are you ready to commit to this person, ready to put in the blood, sweat, and dedication to make your marriage work (because it’s not … Read more