I am where I am now because of you and a dear friend along the way of 11 years. I found myself slipping lately due to the economy and my career. So, I thrust my head into my books hunting for Bad Childhood - Good Life. More >>

At the age of 22, I feel like an outcast among young women my age. All I keep hearing is "how can you really know a guy unless you live with him before getting married?"... More >>

My Mom had an enormous record collection (mostly of 45s). She would play these records all the time, and she, my brother and I would dance and have a blast. She taught us all the dances of that time... More >>

Three years ago, I was married to a verbally and physically abusive alcoholic. My life was so dark and bleak, I thought the only way out would be the day he would kill me... More >>

For as long as I can remember, I have been my parents' therapist. I was the one who fixed any big argument between them, and now I'm a mom of two boys, and a very happy wife to a wonderful man... More >>

Even though it may be a decade or more in the past, many people don't realize how their lives are still being negatively impacted by their parents' divorce. But by becoming aware of what's standing in your way, you can begin to move forward and start enjoying a good life. Here are 4 ways your parents' divorce is still affecting you.. More >>

There are some basic things you should expect in any relationship, such as honesty and compassion. But counting on people to fill a void (such as one left by a parent) will only lead to a lot of unnecessary suffering. Here are 5 things you should stop expecting from others... More >>

I am where I am now because of you and a dear friend along the way of 11 years. I found myself slipping lately due to the economy and my career. So, I thrust my head into my books hunting for Bad Childhood - Good Life. More >>

I am a product of an affair my mother had on her first husband. I have 12 half brothers and sisters, but only grew up knowing 3 of them (the three from her first marriage). My mother divorced and remarried my step father when I was 4. More >>

...I have faced all the challenges and refused to give up even when the foundation of my upbringing challenged me most... More >>