Tag Archives: realationships
Connection
people want connection, but they don’t want to be inconvenienced by it. We say we’re lonely and that we want deeper relationships. But are we actually willing to do the work that connection requires? Or are we waiting for relationships to … Continue reading
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
Real Life of an MSW 