October 31 My husband receives a call from the doctor who has his biopsy results. The small lump at his jawline is not uncommon- the doctor has been optimistic- cavalier even- but it turns out that his is not benign at all. It is a rare cancer of the parotid gland. We are about to … Continue reading The Wolf at the Door
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Thinking Inside the Box
Long before I ever had a laptop, back in the day when I was tapping at keys on a typewriter, I kept various writing notes in a decorative box, the kind you find at a craft store for keeping photos or other treasures in. While I was raising young children and my writing time was … Continue reading Thinking Inside the Box
Childhood Trauma and Adult Health
Childhood trauma, if not healed and released, is very likely to lead to significant health issues in adulthood. It is time to call BS on the beliefs that keep us from healing, such as: Time heals all wounds. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. God doesn’t give us more than we can handle. Leave … Continue reading Childhood Trauma and Adult Health
Memoir Excerpt
I told a story at a Boston Moth live storytelling event and after taking first place, I went on to perform it at the Moth GrandSlam the following year. It is the story of reconnecting with my alienated mother, and is now an excerpt of my memoir-in-progress: https://herviewfromhome.com/the-stranger-i-call-mother/ Parental Alienation is a form of pathology … Continue reading Memoir Excerpt
An Uncluttered New Year
As time passes, I become more and more aware of what a precious commodity it is. I don't just notice how quickly the years pass, but also how quickly a day can pass. I am not someone who lives for the weekend, or for vacations or holidays. I try my best- and am grateful for … Continue reading An Uncluttered New Year
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