The Mother Wound

On your quest to rediscover who you are, you often, unfortunately uncover injuries from your upbringing that bring about terrible memories. While we talk about lack of love or abuse from fathers often, I think we don’t divulge enough on abusive mothers. First and foremost, despite how my mother was, I loved her. However, love…

She Was Beautiful

The evenings became increasingly colder, I noted this as I waited for my ride share. The crisp night air stung my lungs, as I replayed everything in my thoughts at this moment – I don’t think she has much longer… I kept warning my family, they all seemed to agree. I had been taking care…

Only A Few

Who are your favorite people to be around? Firstly my children and significant other. No contest. After that, those who are artistic, wholesome, openly loving, kind and generous. Maybe we won’t be friends until the end of time, but kindness goes a long way. Being genuine is so overlooked in an age where men will…

From Visions

Write about your dream home. I have a very vivid imagination, and I value it deeply. Some will have ideas they have seen, I have solely my cerebral cortex. I know exactly what it looks like inside and out – high arching windows, stone, high arching ceilings, marble, granite. A spiral staircase, simple…elegant. But seemingly…

My Top Five

List five things you do for fun. I enjoy simple things – like going to the ballet, which I’ll be doing next month. But here’s a list of activities I frequent. 5. – Watch my favorite shows and movies (over again) I am very picky 4. Go shopping. I buy things all at once, and…

Love

What relationships have a positive impact on you? My heart is full, and still I can love more. Firstly, being another is everything. My children depend on me for love, safety, and encouragement. Recently, I realized it is the same for me…while I care for them (especially my boys) I am surrounded by a little…

Happiest

When are you most happy? Whenever I am in the presence of my significant other, or early in the morning, when my boys clamor into my bed, with sleepy faces and quiet responses. When I can rest, and clear my mind. Feeling the ache of my feet. Whenever I think about how far I’ve come,…

Only One

Describe a man who has positively impacted your life. I’ve met a lot of wonderful people, and one of my favorite persons passed away. My grandfather allowed me to realize that there are good men alive, here on Earth. If you’ve been paying attention, you know the drill. I always speak on my significant other,…