Category Archives: Relationships

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

Off Limits: A Blogging Problem (Also A Writer’s Problem)

Posted on January 8, 2015 by DMW

I have heard writers discuss what is off limits before. What they won’t write about, who they won’t write about. Many author friends say things like, “I’ll have my husband read it, and if he has a problem with it, … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, blogging, Journal, Personal, Relationships, Social Media, Thoughts, Writers, Writing | Tagged "off limits", anonymity, feelings, people, privacy | 2 Comments

Dear 2014: It’s Been Real

Posted on December 29, 2014 by DMW

In my last blog post of the year, I can’t help but reflect on 2014. What a year… I’ll be honest, because it’s hard not to be, this year kind of sucked. I mean it wasn’t my worst year of … Continue reading →

Posted in home, Life, Love, marriage, Personal, Relationships | Tagged "bad year", "bone marrow disorder", "hard year", "home repair", "job search", "life setbacks", dealing, finances, health, loss, medical, money, unemployed | Leave a comment

You’re So Sexy… What, Am I Being Punked?

Posted on December 28, 2014 by DMW

This may embarrass my husband (Roy), but when have I ever shied away from something uncomfortable? All right, don’t answer that. I recently read a blog post that a friend reblogged (and that I hope I successfully reblogged… it’s my … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Love, Personal, Relationships, Romance | Tagged "body image", "not pretty", appearances, beautiful, fantasy, husband, marriage, perception, sexy | 2 Comments

Christmas: The 2014 Edition (Let’s Make Chinese Desserts!)

Posted on December 26, 2014 by DMW

This is the best Christmas that I have had since… well I don’t know. I think it was better than 2011 and 2012 (but those were pretty great) and it definitely kicks every Christmas’s ass before 2011 and last year, … Continue reading →