Healing is a radical expression of self-love because it requires self-centeredness. Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse often learn to focus on others instead of…
What does writing do for me? First thought? It sooths. Second thought? It can be one hell of a challenge to get started. The soothing…
A woman and a horse meet in the middle of a round pen. The woman is disconnected, she feels like she is floating out of…
“Smile… be nice!” What are your first thoughts when you hear those words? For me, it brings back memories of dining at a restaurant with…
Many children face all types of abuse every single day. The lasting effects of abuse are becoming clearer as the children of past generations are…
As summer is coming to a close, and the weather starts to change many people get that heavy feeling for no apparent reason. Many questions,…
Sometimes people express surprise that despite living almost on the borders with Scotland I grow my own grapes (admittedly in a greenhouse). It is an…