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Interview with Joy: “My Parents Did Not Make a Family.”
It’s baffling to hear about a father that was never involved with his daughter. Never picked her up or gave her affection. Joy says, ”As a kid you were waiting for it to blow up. Indifference and...
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INTERVIEW WITH OLIVIA: “We were in the same house, but we didn’t see a...
It was very interesting to interview another woman whose mother has Borderline Personality Disorder. I could relate to a lot of it, especially the part about her mother hijacking conversations when...
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INTERVIEW WITH HANNAH: “Once, when reading a psychology text regarding...
This interview is so sad because of Hannah’s mother’s choices–to indulge an abusive father (and probably husband) rather than protect her children. It’s good to read that Hannah has emerged into a...
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INTERVIEW WITH MARIA: “Being THERE is not enough for me and how I want to...
Maria’s interview reminds me to stay engaged with my children, no matter how tired I am or how different from me my kids may be. I have one daughter who is so different from me that I am in danger of...
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INTERVIEW WITH RON MEXICO: They love me unconditionally, they would do...
I’ve known Ron Mexico for years now and can attest to his easy relationship with his parents. Not perfect, but pretty darn good. What’s your age? 38 Are both of your parents living? Yes What’s their...
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Interview with Daisy: “She commanded a lot of respect in an effortless way.”
I never tire of hearing grown women talk about how much they enjoy their mothers. Even though Daisy was ultimately disappointed by her father, her relationship with her mother has righted a multitude...
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Interview with Paul: I guess sometimes I’d like to do more than I can do for...
Paul, a tri-athelete and man of few words, shares his thoughts about how much he cares about his mother. I hope my sons think the same of me one day. Apparently, she’s flawless! What’s your age? 40...
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Interview with Gabriella: ” The only thing I learned was the Southern Baptist...
Ouch. That’s what I was thinking while interviewing Gabriella. As far as the perfection/cleanliness obsession goes, I’m a lot like her mother. I’m thankful for Gabriella’s honesty–it gives me...
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INTERVIEW WITH CAROLINE: “The sad thing about my mom is she has outrun her...
Caroline’s mother bears some similarities to my own, and I appreciated her candor in this interview. What’s your age? 37 Are both of your parents living? Yes What’s their marital status? They were...
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INTERVIEW WITH CLAIRE: “As flawed as they are . . . if you speak truth to...
It was a conversation that I had over a year ago with Claire, 32, that sparked the idea for this blog. We share a belief that one day all things will be made new. Her commitment to bear in love with...
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INTERVIEW WITH BUCK: “I think that’s one of the first times I’ve hit someone.”
As I reflect on my childhood, I wish my mother had invested in something outside of me that stimulated her mind and diverted her attention elsewhere. It was nigh impossible to establish separateness,...
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INTERVIEW WITH ASIM: Spending time with them together is like half in half in...
On the other hand, really bad coffee by itself is insufferable. How old are you? 40. Are both of your parents living? Yes. What’s their marital status? Married, about 48 years. Do you have brothers of...
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Monday Museum
I absolutely adore our local art museum. Each time I get it together for an hour of serenity strolling the galleries, I soundly chide myself for not visiting more often. Today, I took myself to see...
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