Tag Archives: marriage

Quite Comfort

Posted on October 4, 2021 by msw blog

It was all too much. Another semester, no progress on my dissertation, three jobs, endless exams to grade, and my only son had forgotten my birthday — again. I curled on the couch and cried fat, self-absorbed tears. When nothing … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged Academics, active listening, balance, difficulties, dissertation, faith, God, If only, kindness, love, marriage, prayer, Renee Goethe, strength, stress, support system, wellness | Leave a comment

End-of-life Planning

Posted on September 22, 2021 by msw blog

Do your parents have a storage unit? What’s your aunt’s Facebook password? Where does your sister keep her diaries? These may seem like minor concerns—but when a loved one becomes terminally ill or dies, knowing those simple details can take … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged accountant, advance directive, Advanced planning, assets, communication, death, Detective, End-of-life Planning, family, Good to Go, Grief, guardian, hard conversations, health care proxy, heirs, house cleaning, illness, lawyer, love, marriage, power of attorney, realationship, realationships, revocable trust, saying good bye | 2 Comments

Love

Posted on September 20, 2021 by msw blog

Love is a feeling, marriage is a contract, and relationships are work. – Lori Gordon 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 →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged contract, emotions, grateful, happiness, healing, insight, life, Lori Gordon, love, marriage, mindfulness, opportunity, realationships, self-awareness, Strengh, strength, trust, work | Leave a comment

The Inheritance

Posted on September 17, 2021 by msw blog

My mother-in-law died recently, and my husband and I have been spending evenings and weekends going through her things. It’s a lot of work! I found a silver candlestick with a note from a deceased cousin: Apparently, the candlestick is … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Reading | Tagged antiques, emotions, etiquette, Etiquette questions, family, Family Heirlooms, generations, gift, heirlooms, immigration, Inheritance, marriage, memories, money, mother-in-law, respect, silver candlesticks, treasures, vintage | 6 Comments

Comedy Club

Posted on September 10, 2021 by msw blog

In this exercise, you look to your family not for love and understanding but for comedy material. Watch closely. The more atrocious your family’s behavior is, the funnier it can be in the retelling. Watch stand-up comics to see the … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged behavior, communication, Dysfunctional, embarrassing, family, family secrets, family time, friends, friendship, humor, marriage, martha beck, observation games, parenting, relationships, self care, stand up, Story telling | Leave a comment

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