I tried to be good enough
My parents divorced when I was four. My mom lavished attention on me. I grew up to be an open and social person. I could find a common language with almost any stranger. Acquaintances quickly became friends.
There came a point where I began to notice my friends. They lied, cheated and betrayed me and each other. I protested, but... >Read More
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Celebrating Love Without Limits
"No man is an Island, entire of itself" ~ John Donne
With world population well over six billion, it seems strange to think that anyone could be lonely. The Internet, cell phones, pagers and wireless devices are everywhere, but in this midst of all of this community, many of us still find ourselves alone. Our lives are crowded with people... >Read More
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Claire Colvin,
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ruthann raycroft,
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Walking Alongside a Grieving Friend
Everyone, at some time or other, experiences loss. Although it is an experience we all share, the type of loss, the impact of the loss and how we deal with it can be different. Even the same event that causes loss can be experienced in a unique way by the various people impacted by the loss. So, how can... >Read More
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andrea groenewald,
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The Art of Encouragement
The unexpected rose on her desk made her smile. The note said, “Knock their socks off”. Sue’s friend knew she was giving an important presentation and that simple act of support gave her a burst of confidence.
We all need encouragement…sometimes we even need it desperately.
Maggie tossed her purse on the counter and kicked off her shoes....... >Read More
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The Friendship Mirror
Why is it we are drawn to some people more than others? What makes us want to maintain a friendship? Friendship can be a life-line. Connecting with like minded people who genuinely care about one another is a gift we take for granted all too often.
Friends are people we feel good with.
Some make us laugh, some hear us out... >Read More
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Strategies for Successful Relationships: Managing Conflict
If you're a living, breathing human-being, you will have conflict. The only people who don't are dead. If you have an opinion on anything you will disagree with someone and engage in conflict. Conflict is an inevitable part of life, work and relationships. What happens when you face conflicts at work?
What if a co-worker doesn't make the deadline...... >Read More
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lynette hoy,
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Help your teen clean up his language
“Mom, why do teenagers use swear words?” innocently asks ten year old Kaytie. This child’s question is one that many parents ask themselves, their friends and families virtually every day. Whether overhearing a teen talking on the phone, chatting with a friend in the basement, or in the heat of an argument between siblings, parents of teens...... >Read More
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Family,
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Gina Roberts-Grey,
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Finding Hope in a Chat Room
Alone and discouraged, I sat staring at a computer screen. I was... >more
How to Talk to the Broken Hearted
Not sure why you are going through this personal tragedy? Searching for... >more
What Do You Fear?
