Your child will be a legal adult when they turn 18, and technically, they could move out into their own place at that point. However, most high school graduates...
Giving up the addiction of people-pleasing creates a crisis. Severe childhood trauma cannot be stuffed forever, can it? Not in my case.My entire sense of self is undergoing a massive renovation and the new look is ugly. My Father was so violent, my Mother so absent, that I was born a workaholic. Watch, listen, and learn; that took every bit of my brain power. I did not let down. Did not rest. Did not “get to know myself.” I got to know them endlessly, and that was my very best strategy. It wasn’t just about observation; it was also about fixing the problem. ...
During the holidays, many families suffer from estrangement. This is not a new issues but seems to be getting more attention because of social media trends. T...
My two boys and their wives had not been united under one roof since Thanksgiving 2019, and now there was a new baby to add to our reunion who would celebrate...
Reflections in the time of Covid for our children, single, newly married, and those becoming new parents. Your life can change in an instant. Did you know that? If you didn't now you do? ...
As anyone who has ever been a parent will tell you, having a family is one thing, but bringing them together into a truly connected family unit is another thin...
College is an important time in a man's life, and that is why it's important that he has everything he could ever need. However, most of the time your college ...
It’s not always easy, but, it’s important to not be scared of change. Instead of being bummed that my son at college in the Midwest, I am happy for him and proud....