For those who were loved immensely, the grief is just as immense. It isnโt the lack of laughter that stings, but the absence of their specific guidance, their particular smile, or the comforting knowledge that they would have been the proudest observers. Continue reading The Paradox of Joy: Finding Light in the Shadow of Immense Loss
They are the source of your history, your memories, and often, your identity. Continue reading The Strange World of โOrphanhoodโ
By shifting our focus from external ideals to internal growth, we can create healthier expectations for our relationships. Continue reading The Happily Ever After Syndrome
I also think about how, besides randomly checking licenses, the cops should also ask drivers to demonstrate the difference between โthanโ and โthenโ in a sentence. Continue reading Meet Javed Kana
Often, people say teens are a blessing. I agree with this wholeheartedly until, of course, something like this happens. My daughter has stuck these posters all over the house. Sheโs hiring a PA because sheโs overwhelmed. Her brother applied for the job and was called in for an interview at 8pm last night. He wore a proper jacket over his pyjamas and politely knocked on … Continue reading Hiring a PA
I was treated to an afternoon at Uzuri Spa and have been so taken by the service every time Iโve visited that Iโve booked another massage on the day of departure. Continue reading Leopard Beach Hotel Review
While Deepak Chopra and other self-help, life enhancing life coaches may have made millions writing about 7 types of habits, I thought Iโd throw in my two bits worth. Of course I donโt expect to be paid in millions for this though if the boss is so inclined who am I to say anything? So anyway, kids do and say the darndest things; Iโd … Continue reading 7 Peculiar Habits of Children
We inherit genetics from our parents, and thatโs a given. Is it a must that we also inherit what they own? Iโve often thought about this and donโt agree with it at all. Iโll tell you why, and Iโll run this through you by my own example. Iโve watched my parents, for the longest time ever, struggle to get their business up and running. They … Continue reading Is inheriting from your parents a right or a privilege?
We all have a certain tolerance level.ย As kids, thereโs only so much of cheek pulling we can take before we roar out and burst into tears of frustration because we are not able to throw a punch at anyone. As you grow older, you back-answer your parents, not because youโre being insolent but youโve had enough of being ordered around like a slave and … Continue reading At what level do you get pushed?
Before you start groaning and think this is yet another comparison moan Iโm about to have, well, youโre right! Moan and groan away but I must have my say in this because Iโm reaching the end of my tether being dumped with everything that befalls an eldest child. I was my parentsโ parenting experiment. In fact every first born is their parents experiment in the … Continue reading Are you the eldest…?
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