Tag Archives: realationships
Parenting
Nothing requires an adult child to have a relationship with a parent beyond their own desire for that relationship. While prior generations of parents could rely on cultural prescriptions around duty, obligation and loyalty to ensure contact, today’s youth are … Continue reading
(Happy) Birthday
“I’m an auntie to 18 nieces and nephews. My sisters say it’s unfair I only buy presents for some of them. I’m doing well financially, but gifts for 18 nieces and nephews add up. I don’t have strong bonds with … Continue reading
maturity in love
maturity in love is realizing you don’t want fireworks. you want warmth. you want someone who texts back. who shows up. who listens when you ramble and hugs you when you don’t know what’s wrong. you want someone who feels like peace,not adrenaline. … Continue reading
Forgiveness
You can forgive some people without welcoming them back into your life. Apology accepted, but access denied. You can truly love an individual from a situation you can have the power to forgive and not be pulled back, not said, … Continue reading
Rave : Little act’s Thoughtfulness
RAVE to the radio stations that don’t play Christmas music until after Thanksgiving. It is great listening to music that does not add to the “noise” of the very early/dominating commercialism of Christmas. It feels like a big loss when Halloween … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 