Monthly Archives: February 2014

You Are Loveable

(from The Language of Letting go by Melodie Beattie.  I think this is my favorite meditation out of the whole entire, wonderful book.) We go back … and back … and back … through the layers of fear, shame, rage, … Continue reading

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Truly Hungry For…

by Dr. Robin L. Smith ~  Link to Original Article I’m hungry for real love—not crumbs I try to call a meal. I’m hungry for relationships where respect is the cornerstone of the connection. I’m hungry to be in relationships … Continue reading

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Monday morning lying…

Tomorrow, it will be Monday morning. I will sit at my desk, thankful to be there, as everyone comes in to work.  Most of them will say hi to me.  The one who used to wink at me may even … Continue reading

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money….

I hate having to ask him for money.  I hate it. Maybe I will ask him if he will always leave a stash of cash in a place where I can get it when I need to so I don’t … Continue reading

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re: EKG

Thank you ALL for your concern!!! When I told my friend, Randy (he’s had a heart attack), at work, about the EKG and having to see a cardiologist, he looked at me and said, it’s stress.  I’ve talked with him … Continue reading

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why your boyfriend treats you badly

by Charles J. Orlando     (Link to original article) I receive hundreds of letters every week. And let’s face the truth: If you’re in a great relationship, what I write might be interesting … but you aren’t going to write in … Continue reading

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Falling in Love and Real Love

Note:  I did NOT write this.  It is a post by Kristin Barton Cuthriell on her blog “The Snowball Effect.”   She is the author of the book, also titled, “The Snowball Effect.” Falling in Love and Real Love: Knowing the … Continue reading

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just stuff

I’ve had stuffy ears and a sore throat for over a week now.  I’ve really felt yucky, but I think I am starting to feel a little better now.   I sure do hope so.  I think being sick is contributing … Continue reading

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Super Bowl update

My daughter had spent the day with her friends and hated coming home ~ as I do, too. She wanted to watch the Super Bowl with me, but not with him. He was already on the sofa, watching the pre-game … Continue reading

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“The freedom is unbelievable!”

This comment was left on a previous post (see post) and I wanted to share it with you. Hey! I’m a long time follower of your blog, but this is my first time posting. I DID IT! After 12 miserable … Continue reading

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