Relationships

Lessons in civility learned from behind a fast-food counter — When I turned 16 I took my first job, at McDonald’s. I was a “counter girl” — meaning I took customers’ orders. These were the days before drive-thrus, so I got to talk to a lot of people face-to-face. I liked that a lot. However, I did deal with my…

I get paid to help women get into and out of long term relationships with men. On paper I see clients for Embodiment. I teach women how to find safety in feeling and expressing emotion. Embodiment changed my life. It filled in spaces therapy and success never did. For me…

It’s always hard to tell with some of them — I have always had cats. They are such sweet and gentle creatures. But the question remains whether they love you or want to keep you on a leash so you give them more food. Especially with those cats of ours, you never know. One of them is addicted to attention…

I think you can learn a lot about humanity by waiting in line. You can fully hear, and somewhat see, the people behind you. You can fully see, and somewhat hear, the people in front of you. And based on how long you are waiting in that line, and what…

Reminding myself to be self-compassionate and patient with myself each day is one of the ways I am dealing with it this time around — I am no stranger to depression. Even though I claim I have been depression free for the past few years, I know deep inside that I am not been completely honest. Sometimes it feels more of a fake it till you make it type of situation. Since the beginning of…