Introduction to Adult Children As a parent, it’s essential to understand that your relationship with your adult children is unique and requires a different approach than when they were younger. Adult children, or grown kids, have their own lives, struggles, and decisions to make, and it’s crucial to respect their autonomy and independence. Many parents […]

Estrangement does not just affect the estranged child and the parent they chose to leave behind. Are you aware that tens of millions of families are living through a nightmare of suffering and intolerable pain brought on by adult-child estrangement? Probably not because parents living in the midst of estrangement hide their situation due to […]

I’m often asked by readers and friends, “How do I start journaling?” As a storyteller who has experienced every twist and turn life can offer, I have spent years chronicling my experiences privately in my journal and publicly on this website. I have found solace, joy, and acceptance upon the blank pages of my journals […]

Embracing major life changes demands a woman’s resolve, her honesty with her feelings, and the courage to navigate the labyrinth of emotions until she reaches an outcome that benefits her and those she loves. Personal aspirations may not directly improve our lives, but they can be a powerful catalyst, a driving force. Why? Because genuine […]

Honestly, darlings, the blues encompass a wide range of emotions from the depths of despair to the pain of Monday mornings. The word is a combination of sadness, *melancholy,*gloom and even despair. Obviously, there are a variety of reasons we experience the blues, depending on the circumstance. These feelings of discontent are especially common during […]