My sister’s story of addiction began when she was 4, when the sexual abuse began. Read more
Getting My Sister Hooked On Opiates, Again
childhood
What My Own Abusive Relationship Taught Me About My Mother’s
I know now what it’s like to stay with someone who takes and takes and takes. Read more
Serendipity And The Autism Spectrum
Yes, we are all different, but we are also made of the same stardust. Read more
Witch, Queen, Mom: Fairy Tale Lessons For Surviving Borderline Parents
“When you’re dealing with the borderline situation, any imperfection feels like a complete threat not only to the relationship, but to the sense of identity and the sense of safety in the world. It can go in one direction or both directions. In other words, it could be the parent transmitting to the child: If you don’t complete me, I’m going to fall apart. Or the child could take it on and feel the same way: If you don’t complete me, I’m going to fall apart. Of course, the worst of all possible worlds is when it goes back and forth.” Read more