Feb 16 2017
…mage in her legs. She was in constant pain, and yet, whenever anyone would come to the house to do their medical tests or to check on her, she was always flashing smiles and pretending to be in a happy place. One day I sat next to her on the couch and told her that she could be ‘real’ with me, and let me know what was really going on with her, because I knew that she had some very serious health problems that she was contending with, it was why I…
May 04 2017
…ts do I have to give to the world? 5. What habits do I need to change to become the person I am being called to become? Now, shut your eyes and ask each one of these questions. Listen to the ear, behind your ear for the answer to each question based solely on what you hear. It has nothing to do with societal expectations, and it has nothing to do with what your parents may want you to become. It only has to do with who you are and what you are her…
Sep 28 2017
…the floor. She had died, right there. Her grandson told me that though he knew it was coming, one can never fully be prepared for a loved one’s death. I told him that Rose had told me that his mother had told her that she didn’t want him or his brother spending time with Rose. I asked him why he had helped her out? He said, that she had always been there for him, so of course, he would be there for her. So, when I received the email from my sister…
Oct 19 2017
…ment. Going any distance at all is hard when your heart has been seriously compromised. One can’t go for long periods without eating appropriate food, or the body becomes malnourished making the symptoms worse. Now I realize why my friend would not get any help years ago. The answer is that he feared what the medical professionals would find. He figured that if he didn’t get regular checkups or got himself checked out when he wasn’t feeling very w…
Jan 11 2018
…much to be learned from the various cultures of the world if we would only open our eyes and ears and allow ourselves to learn about them. Most of all, be there to listen to your kid’s questions. Be there to help them solve their problems, and help them to overcome their hurts. By being a role model to them in this fashion they will learn how to be caring, loving people and that will stand them in good stead for their entire lives while making thi…
Aug 09 2018
…not credentialed to do so. The next thing you do is stop listening to her complaints. Let her know that she can talk to you about constructive things in her life, but you are unable to speak with her about her complaints. Limit your time with her in person, on phone, and through technology. Just because a person reaches out to you, doesn’t mean you have to answer. Give yourself a mental health break! There are some people with significant mental…
Aug 15 2019
…ch for my master’s in medical sociology. I believe the most helpful answer comes from the kids themselves. They feel totally stressed out with all the pressures on them to succeed in school and every extra-curricular activity to gain entry to the best university possible. They see the warnings all over the newscast regarding war, specifically that we Americans will always be at war someplace as it is all they have experienced. They hear how the go…