Tag Archives: Christmas
| Problem regarding deceased dad of my partner |
June 10, 2013
The problem is not with the dad himself. He is deceased. The problem is with the family he left behind and the hulabaloo they are creating regarding a memorial for him. My male partner, his brothers and sister have been spending all their non-worread more »
| Reasonable farewell gift for my housekeeper? |
May 09, 2013
My housekeeper has been with me for 15 years. She’s done a terrific job & is a great house cleaner. She’s also bought me and my family many gifts over time. We have also gifted her & provided Christmas bonuses. We’rread more »
| cut off from my grown kids |
April 23, 2013
When my ex did not get everything and I was given 50%; he convinced my grown kids he was taken to the cleaners and that he is incapable of working anymore. He also denies he was unfaithful and that I “made it up” and must have had a breakdownread more »
| Assume good will |
April 15, 2013
I read this phrase on another person's blog and it really hit home with me.read more »
| What we can learn from Alzheimer’s right now. | Hot Conversation |
February 24, 2013
I know quite a bit about Alzheimer's. And, this may shock you. I am so glad I do. My mother, through her ever-increasing haze, over a 10-year period, actually provided me with indelible lessons for LIVING.read more »
| Emotional Regression | Hot Conversation |
January 16, 2013
I have been living across the country for the past 6 months, while my husband of 35 years still lives where we are from. I had been feeling moments of happiness in December, and I had started to feel pretty good. Then my husband came for a 2 weeread more »
| Oops, I’va fallen, and I can’t get up. |
January 15, 2013
Oops. I’ve fallen and I can’t get up?
Balance is usually an issue for babyboomers and/or seniors. In my case it is the speed I was born with (warp) that is the issue. All of us have heard of people who have fallen and broken oneread more »
| Here we go again Adult lying daughter |
January 13, 2013
I’m posting this because I am once again heartbroken, and it feels good to write it down and perhaps get some wisdom and encouraging words from you gals.
My Adult daughter is Bipolar ( 42 yrs old) and expecting a baby. I can’t bread more »
| How I Skipped Christmas – and Loved the Change! | Most Liked |
January 06, 2013
I left my home, my grown children; no lights, no church, no presents…but I was ecstatically happy on Christmas Day.read more »
| Caught between two men I love |
January 04, 2013
Hubby and I have raised our nephew so he is like our son. He is in his thirties and has separated from his wife. He has spiraled into a full fledged depression and broke down over Christmas. We managed to get him some meds from the crisis center bread more »
Oh my gosh! I felt your inner pain ... and I apologize for the fact that when I got to the part about setting your hair on fire, I laughed. I'm so glad you weren't hurt, and hair grows back. Perhaps a new hair-do would not only rectify the situation 
There is no such thing as a legal separation in my state..The only way I can get husband out of the house is to force him out..He refuses to leave..I would have to file for divorce and get temporary orders including a restraining order..
I feel so
doggiediva - I live in Florida which is a no fault divorce state. Everything that was accumulated during a marriage has to be divvied up 50/50. Unfortunately, he has nothing but the house to offer you. Because of your health situation he may not be e