Tag Archives: love
Realationship Myths
“there are relationships that exist in the world with zero conflict.”• all relationships experience conflict. Some just navigate the bumps better than others. • “relationships with the right person (or people) should feel effortless.” • healthy relationships require effort on … Continue reading
i love you
We were hiking through torrential rain in the Swiss Alps when my 74-year-old mother hollered, “I want to tell you I love you in case I get struck by lightning and die.” It was possible: We were high above the … Continue reading
My Sisters, Alongside Me
When my O.C.D. emerged in third grade, my two older sisters suffered alongside me. We shared a bedroom at our home near Milan. Every night, they waited as I turned the light on and off 38 times. When we drove, … Continue reading
The Voice of the Father
My friend’s father died recently. When he got sick, his condition deteriorated quickly, and in a matter of days he was gone. My friend and his dad always had a strong relationship, but there were still so many questions to … Continue reading
Love
Love is not always romance. Love is care, support, checking in, and checking on. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 