Family of Origin
I’m Your Favorite Person — But Only When I’m Not Acting Like Me
I look at my phone. Sigh involuntarily. Because it’s one of those series of texts. I miss you, she says. Everyone else bores me. She proceeds
December 12, 2019
Category: Family of Origin
Communication
I Get Good at Silence Around Certain People, But I Never Have Learned to Enjoy It
Sometimes people are surprised to learn that I grew up in a rural area in a highly religious family with very traditional conservative ideas of
December 9, 2019
Family of Origin
When Men Hold Sexist Views Because They Think It’ll Give Them Job Security
Lately, my life has shifted quite dramatically. Since I’m getting ready to sell my house (as part of a cross country move), I’m basically living
June 26, 2019
Family of Origin
If You Leave a Note Before You Go Out, Will They Still Yell At You When You Get Home?
It was something I was told a thousand times growing up. If you’re going to go out, leave a note. By my mother when I was
March 8, 2019
Family of Origin
I’d Been Dreaming of Home an Awfully Long Time, But I’m Glad It Took a While to Find It
Jealousy is in some measure just and reasonable, since it merely aims at keeping something that belongs to us or we think belongs to us,
September 27, 2018
Family of Origin
There’s Something to Be Said for Being a Good Sport
“You’ll be fine,” my dad said, as we waited in line for the roller coaster. “It’s not so bad.” But the old man was tricking
September 12, 2018
Family of Origin
PQ 25.3 — Who in my life is important for me to be able to talk to about my relationships? Whom do I think it’s important for my partners to meet?
PQ 25.3 — Who in my life is important for me to be able to talk to about my relationships? Whom do I think it’s
September 9, 2018
Family of Origin
I Don’t Get Over Things by Forgetting Them. I Do It by Remembering & Making Sense of Them.
“I’m not sure why people keep saying my pieces are painful to read,” I say to Justin. “I mean, it’s usually a part of a
June 29, 2018
Family of Origin
There’s Something Magical About That Person Who Raises Your Standards
I’ve Been Drinking Coffee Since I Was Nine I drink the best coffee now. Kona beans ground and brewed in a two-in-one machine. The results
February 22, 2018
Family of Origin
I Wish I Enjoyed Gift-Giving More. It Really Stresses Me Out.
It’s that time of year again. Everyone in my web is talking about what they’re getting each other for the holidays. Metamours and telemours hitting
December 6, 2017
