What denominates commonality?

Stop and think before you label yourself as being the “common denominator” in most situations. Instead, ask yourself, “am I outnumbered by people who don’t really get me?” More often than not, we try to explain ourselves to people who frustrate us because deep down, we know they aren’t really listening to our heart. You …

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Never tell a narcissist your truth

Narcissism is a real buzzword thanks to the help of social media defining it and bringing it to the surface. For those of us who are well acquainted with the term because of childhood upbringing, it’s validating to know that other people are becoming aware of their similar sufferings. Before I moved to the south, …

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The innocence of intimacy

“When my daughter was about six, we were riding in the car on our way to visit friends and she told me she wanted to be my lover.  I knew her concept of lover was somewhat fuzzy, but she had enough idea to feel she wanted that.  I responded gently that it wasn’t possible.  She …

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