When The Holidays and Grief Collide
A few things happened to me in the days immediately following my father’s death that made me realize that grief and joy can coexist...
Aging Parents
How I Came To Value My Mother’s Candor
“If I were to be honest with you today, Ronna, what do you think I would tell you?” my mother asked me. I took a gulp of Chardonnay....
My Father’s Long Goodbye
Though Dad is confined to a hospital bed in his unknowable version of hell, I can clearly picture him in the late ‘60s reclining on the living room sofa......
6 Facts About Caregiving That Will Make You Cringe
Caregivers who care for their spouses are the ones who generally struggle the most....
8 Expert Tips For When Elderly Parents Refuse Help
Mom won’t take your advice: Now What?...
My Inner Child Needs A Time Out – Adult Children of Narcissists
I’m terrified of disagreeing with anyone or displeasing anyone and it MAKES. ME. CRAZY....
Why You Need To Discuss Care Issues With Aging Parents
Is talking about the needs of our aging parents so uncomfortable? You bet it is....
Why I Wear My Father’s Two Broken Watches
The fact that my dad’s watches no longer functioned was a non issue for me. But for others, it was a point of total confusion....
Thoughts On Fathers And Daughters Over A Lifetime
When I saw a man on a plane holding his 8 month old daughter these thoughts came to mind about me and my dad....
Sandwich Generation Stress: 4 Ways To Care For Yourself
My motto: Suffering in silence is OUT! Reaching out is IN!...
If You Wonder Why I Drink, You’ve Not Met My Mom
I have lots of reasons why I drink......
If You Or Your Parents Take A Lot Of Pills You’ll Love This New Product
New Product Launch That Tracks and Dispenses Pills...great for our aging parents too! Special pre-launch price for our readers. It's called HERO...
I Don’t Regret Being Honest About My Mother
I regret that the relationship I have with my mother is not what I would have wished for. But I don’t regret being honest....
How To Identify Caregiver Abuse
Knowing how to detect caregiver abuse is critical to stopping it....
A Letter To The Mom I Once Knew
I find it hard to believe that a disease like this can wipe away your whole world....
The Truth Is — My Mom Is A Burden
What I want to say is, “Mom, I wish you would apologize for the real burden you are placing on me....
Seeing Your Parent’s Narcissism In Yourself
I almost didn’t write this because revealing my own dishonest and grandiose behavior makes me squirm....
I Didn’t Cry When My Mother Died
My mother, a lifelong seamstress, couldn’t remember how to sew on a button....
Don’t Wait Til The Funeral: Throw Your Party Now
At my party, I knew I was the lucky one to hear how I’d touched a life or two...
Being An Adult Child Of A Narcissist
I finally understand the fall out from having a parent who is a narcissist....