CRYING – I grew up crying. Every. Single. Day. I cried because I was yelled at, someone hurt my feelings, I was physically hurt (usually via abuse), I was lonely, I felt different than others, etc. I cried because I didn’t understand what was happening. Eventually I cried because I did understand. I always felt... Continue Reading →

YCMTSU:  TOO TIRED - During dinner one night . . . One:  … and I want … Me:  Want what? One:  I’m too tired to say the word. DISCLAIMER:  You need to know that I have 3 children.  I will call them One, Two, and Three and the first child that I refer to in... Continue Reading →

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE ENEMY - “Never underestimate the enemy.” My father said those words to me when we were going over his future living arrangements, financial planning, and discussing what he wanted to change or keep the same in his life. He was finally being open and honest with me. Me being me, I gave... Continue Reading →

YCMTSU:  ROUTINE - Dad gave One water in a sippy cup . . . One:  Hey! You DO know the routine! DISCLAIMER:  You need to know that I have 3 children.  I will call them One, Two, and Three and the first child that I refer to in the story will be One, the second... Continue Reading →

HAPPY POSITIVE PERSON – As I have gotten older, I have continued to grow and change as a person. Not only have I matured but I have continued to improve my mental state and wellbeing. I am now of an age where I have lived more years than I have remaining. That is okay. In... Continue Reading →

YCMTSU:  SCREAMING - One walked into my room very quietly. She scared me and I screamed. My scream scared her so she screamed. We were screaming together. DISCLAIMER:  You need to know that I have 3 children.  I will call them One, Two, and Three and the first child that I refer to in the... Continue Reading →

BODY IMAGE - Your body image is how you feel about your body. I have been fat/heavy and average. No matter my size, my body image has always been wonky (I don’t know about you, but I love that word!). Growing up I was taller than average (and I still am). I was told that... Continue Reading →

YCMTSU:  SLEEPING DOG - The dog is sleeping on the sofa. A fly lands on her nose. She twitches her nose and the fly leaves. The fly lands on her nose again and she swats at it – hitting herself pretty hard. She wakes up and looks at me to see if I was watching.... Continue Reading →

CHEATING - What is cheating when it comes to dating? Where is the point in a relationship that it is monogamous? Do you have to agree that you are only dating each other? I don’t know about you but I was brought up to believe that you do not cheat in a romantic relationship. I... Continue Reading →

YCMTSU:  POPCORN - Dad was eating popcorn . . . One:  [holding out her empty bowl with a big smile on her face] Dad, don’t you just love me? DISCLAIMER:  You need to know that I have 3 children.  I will call them One, Two, and Three and the first child that I refer to... Continue Reading →