Not A Helpless Waif: Channeling Independence and Screw the Stereotypes
Like many people these days, I play games on my phone as a way to pass time. Most of the time the games are just …
Month: March 2022
Brothers and Sisters and a Lifelong Love
Wow! I just realized that it has been a while since I’ve posted anything. I apologize for not staying on top of this, but last …
A Win Is a Win: The “What-Ifs” and The “Nevers”
Years ago, I wrote a story. I wrote it in parallel – two stories side by side, about the different paths we can take in …
Independence as a Life Saver
Several years back, I was involved in a conversation with friends about who in our respective relationships would be okay if the other person died. …
One Small Win for Me, One Giant Leap for My Life
Yesterday, I began the daunting task of letting go of many of my husband’s clothes and starting to turn “our” room into “my room. This …
“I Miss My Friend”, Sunshine, and Train Whistles
A year ago, I was preparing to say “Goodbye” to the love of my life. I was steeling myself for what was surely going to …
It Wasn’t Him, But Try Telling That to My Heart
I saw my husband last week. Okay, it wasn’t really my husband, but wow! My breath caught in my throat for a minute. It’s amazing …