Category Archives: Life
Getting Fit With Fitbit – You Are What You Eat
Last month my husband (Roy) surprised me on Mother’s Day and got me a Fitbit. It had been something we both talked about doing, but I was genuinely surprised when he did (you can read about it here). I never … Continue reading
Posted in fitness, food, Health, Life, lifestyle, Personal
Tagged "personal accountability", diet, Fitbit, goals, healthy eating, nutrition, self realization, sweets
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I Miss My Sister
Yesterday, my sister turned seventeen years old. I wonder about the young woman she is today, and I have a good idea about some things, but I feel blurry on a lot of it. I haven’t seen her in three … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Life, People, Personal, Relationships
Tagged "child abuse", "toxic relationships", abuse, birthday, hope, love, no contact, oldest sibling, protective, sister
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It’s Complicated: Trying To Be Human Without Getting All Tangled Up In Toxic Family Relations
I think my family invented the “it’s complicated” relationship status. My mother’s side of the family is crazy. Like seriously insane, in some cases criminally insane, and at least half of the time violently insane. There are a few cousins … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Life, Relationships, Thoughts
Tagged "chosen family", "toxic relationships", abuse, being the bigger person, boundaries, crazy relatives, get well card, health, no contact, stroke
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Your Personal, Private Information Isn’t Private Anymore
I am a very private person. I don’t over-share, in fact most people, who know me well, only know a little piece, and they’re well aware of this. I never give out my telephone number, my address, or an email … Continue reading
How To Write People With Disabilities (And What Not To Do)
Last month I went to a writing conference (because I haven’t already wrote enough posts about the AWP 😛 ) that had a bunch of different panels. One panel that I was planning to go to – but didn’t, so … Continue reading
