My father passed away a week ago today. I was estranged from him most of my adult life, but that didn’t seem to make his passing easier. Feelings of guilt over not seeing him, plus the anger and resentment that kept me away from him really had me struggling this past week. I was very blessedContinue reading “The Love Stones”
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Dear Genie #17
I received many messages throughout the Holidays about the topic of strained family relationships and family gatherings. Few people can’t relate to today’s letter from someone with a familiar pain – being mistreated during the Holidays. If you would like to submit a letter for Dear Genie just click the image or the contact tabContinue reading “Dear Genie #17”
Dear Genie #9
Today’s Dear Genie™ features two letters. The first is a belated Mother’s Day special for a mom who is wondering if she should become a mom again. The second letter deals with a mysterious house haunting. If you would like to ask me a question, click the image below to submit your letter. Letter #1Continue reading “Dear Genie #9”
Dear Genie #8
Have a question you’d like to ask Genie? Anything about life, love, leadership, living your best life are welcome! Click the link below to submit your question! Today’s Letter Seeking Acceptance writes: Dear Genie, I’m not a religious person like my family. I also work with divination tools like the Tarot and seekContinue reading “Dear Genie #8”
Dear Genie #6
Today’s Dear Genie™ features two letters on a controversial topic – the state of the United States during the current Presidential Administration. The first letter was sent to me several weeks ago and I wasn’t sure I would ever answer it. I wanted to address the topic, but wasn’t sure I could do so inContinue reading “Dear Genie #6”
Elephant Sized Heart
There is no doubt that Elephants are gentle giants. Their ability to express emotion often brings us to feelings of joy and sorrow. How sad we feel when an elephant sheds tears. They truly elicit our empathy and compassion. They are loving, bonding, intelligent and forgiving creatures. I often wonder if elephants are so largeContinue reading “Elephant Sized Heart”
Home Is…
My family moved around a lot when I was a kid – house to house, apartment to apartment – the longest home we had was 8 years and it was a long and unhappy 8 years. One of my grandmothers lived in the same house until I was about 16. This was the place IContinue reading “Home Is…”
Family Is
A popular meme that regularly pops up on social media is the quote: Family isn’t always blood; it’s those who love you unconditionally. I think it is such a popular quote because most of us can relate. Most of us have felt rejection and nonacceptance from our blood relatives, and most of us have hadContinue reading “Family Is”
The Feels
The Holiday Season can be rough even for the best of us. Some are grieving the loss of a loved one, some don’t get along with their family, some don’t have the money to give the gifts they would like. I recall a couple Christmases as a single mom with no family dinner, nor giftsContinue reading “The Feels”
Advice Giver
From the time I was in middle school I have always been the advice giver and the secret keeper. In high school there were girls who never invited me to their homes or parties or to hang out – but if we had downtime in a class, they were telling me their problems and askingContinue reading “Advice Giver”
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