Plant Your Own Garden
Here is a lovely poem by Veronica A. Shoffstall that I found on Barefoot In the Burbs: "After a while you learn the subtle difference Between holding a hand and chaining a soul And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning And company doesn't mean security, And you begin to … [Read more...]
Removing the Shame Associated With Abuse
Removing the Shame Associated With Childhood Abuse: Julia walked into my office and sat down on the couch without saying a word. She did not need to say anything for me to know that she was in pain. Her eyes radiated pain. … [Read more...]
23 Questions to Determine Your Amount of Self-Respect
Do you respect yourself? Do your know your worth? How well do you treat yourself? By suggesting that you treat yourself with kindness, I am not suggesting that you become selfish. I am not telling you to put your needs in front of the needs of others. And I am certainly not … [Read more...]
What Does Rejection Mean?
Rejection means one or any combination of the following things. There is a lesson that I can learn. It really isn't the best fit for me. It is a blessing in disguise. There is something better for me waiting around the corner. The timing isn't right. It wasn't … [Read more...]