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I belong to a Facebook group called Parentless Parents started by my friend and author Allison Gilbert. I first connected with Allison many years ago when she interviewed me for one of her books.  There is a common theme amongst us Parentless Parents. We are hyper-conscious of this thing called ‘time.’ It’s hard not to be…

People are human and therefore will talk about one another. It’s a matter of just how often and who and what you are talking about. In other words, it should lean towards the exception and not the rule. Perfection in this department may not be one hundred percent attainable.  There will always be moments of…

In my last column, I wrote about a friend who gives out good vibes. The kinda person you want to hang out with. The one who will spread joy, lift you up, and make you feel valued.  After I wrote it, I thought about how critical it is to attract ourselves to these types of…

Divorce! Everyone has an opinion, a judgment or advice on how to navigate it.  Well, at least those who haven’t experienced it. Those of us who have survived the rigors of matrimonial extrication offer more empathy than advice. Think of it this way. A child is frightened to get an immunization. You assure them it…

There are people you know. And then, there are people who know you. These are the people who view every single emotional bump and bruise as what chiseled you – not whittled you. They believe your shortcomings attract – not detract. They buy the whole package – not just the value added features. Some believe…

I don’t remember a time not feeling incredibly loved while I was growing up. My mom made it clear we were her greatest joy in life. Birthday’s were just another reminder of that love. They were just another reason to show us that she believed we hung the moon. They were filled with family dinners…

My son is getting ready to go somewhere. I can see the visible heartache. I know what is bothering him. “Why do you care?” I say in exasperation. “If you peel back the layers. It’s one person. Only one person that is weighing you down. Every single other person believed in you. Why are you…

A friend e-mailed me last week. Her angst springing forth from my computer. She feels judged by her family and friends. I often talk about judging from my perspective, only this time I speak to those who judge us. Many year’s ago, I was about to get upset with one of my children only I…

It is late. I fidget as I try to fall asleep..picking up my phone here and there. This is my new routine. This is what the stress of divorce has done to my nights. A text pops up. I read it and tell myself not to cry. It’s not a bad text. It’s actually a…

No writer wants to really believe less is more. We truthfully just want to keep verbalizing and externalizing to our hearts content. Only, as always, a short and powerful thought can knock out a verbose heavyweight. When life makes us vulnerable we rely on the kindness of others in a way we never before imagined.…
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