For so long, Nelson and I lived in survival mode. We did not nurture ourselves at all. We were just trying to keep our heads above...

This week Is rough. There were several things that have happened that were overwhelming. I have several panic attacks, and a seizure. ...

This past weekend, I took students to the NATS Mid-Atlantic Region Student Auditions. It was a great event. I had one student to win...

Nelson and I have healed a lot since this whole estrangement began with our adult daughter. We have begun to laugh again, and have...

I am glad that everything we go through in life is temporal. Nothing lasts, except for our faith in God and His word. No matter what I...

I honestly do not know where we go from here. I do not think Nelson knows either. I really don't think that anyone knows. Right now we...

It has been a little while since I sat down to write this blog. I took some time away. I needed a little space from the estrangement...

I have not posted a blog in a few days. I refrained on purpose, there has been so much happening. Hurricane Helene devastated the area...

This is the only day we have to enjoy. In the midst of this day, I have many concerns. Hurricane Helene hit, and so many people are...

Estrangement from my adult child causes me to look at the past a whole lot. It has taken the better part of an entire year for me to...

I am writing from my work desk, where I assist Nelson with his job. He is a US Health Advisor, and deals with health insurance. I...

Soon. I looked up the definition of the word soon. I decided not to include the whole definition. It means, promptly, or shortly. ...

As you may have read, last week's family therapy session was very difficult on me. Nelson and I can see that it is helping. We are...

Most every Sunday, Nelson, my adult son, and I go to church together. Afterwards, we either go out to eat, or we come back to our house...

Lately I have been given a plethora of opportunities to be patient. Patience is difficult. I want solutions now. I want the...

One day can be very different from the next day, or the day before. I never live the same day twice. One day can be very peaceful, and...

Oxford Dictionary Defines Resiliency as, "The Capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties." I can say with absolute...

I started a new journey today. I have found myself having the new title of Mrs. Chattanooga America. Big Drum Roll...I will be...

Today, I had my individual therapy that is outside of our weekly family therapy. Yes, I have two different therapy appointments per week....

Today is Wednesday, and that makes it Family Therapy Day. Every Wednesday, at 9 a.m. the four of us, (though I pray one day it will be...