Category Archives: Family

“Like Having A Pit Bull On Speed Dial”

Posted on January 29, 2015 by DMW

I like to think I’m a nice person. I am thoughtful in the way that I over-think everything and always worry. I’m sensitive. I know that it is not just about what you do, but what you don’t do because … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Life, Love, Personal, Relationships | Tagged "pit bull", "rules of the playground", "standing up for others", "standing up for yourself", overprotective, protective, redhead | Leave a comment

The Key To A Happy Marriage: Random Sweetness

Posted on January 22, 2015 by DMW

How do you keep romance alive? Please if I had the guaranteed easy answer, I would bottle it, brand it and cash in! I don’t, but this self-proclaimed cynic is also a closet-romantic and I have a philosophy I try … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Life, Love, marriage, Personal, Relationships, Romance | Tagged "sweet things", flowers, notes, random, surprise, surprises | Leave a comment

The Power Of Choice: Because I Choose To Be

Posted on January 15, 2015 by DMW

Life is about choices. Who you are as a person may be outside of the realm of choice – you are you – but what kind of person you are is about the choices you make. I always feel a … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, home, Inspiration, Journal, Life, Opinion, People, Personal, Relationships, Thoughts | Tagged "child abuse", "choose to be better", "personal accountability", "personal improvement", abuse, blame, choice, excuse, survivor, trauma, victim | Leave a comment

Writing Through Trauma – I Never Thought I Would Go There

Posted on January 13, 2015 by DMW

Writing about personal experiences is hard. Writing about the worst times in your life without ranting or breaking down, balancing the raw emotions and the battle with authentic memories is something else entirely. And when you write experiences that have … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Journal, Personal, Relationships, Thoughts, Writing | Tagged "creative nonfiction", "essay writing", "writing workshop", memoir, memories, PTSD, trauma | 2 Comments

When Did I Get So Sporty?

Posted on December 27, 2014 by DMW

So, there are many things that I thought I would never do. I thought I would never climb a mountain, and I haven’t. I thought I would never get over my fear of heights, and I haven’t. I thought I … Continue reading →