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“Damaged people damage people.” Marianne Williamson Does this sentence make sense to you? Have you ever been in a room full of negative people and try as you may, they soon coat you with their negativity? What is it about human nature that we tend to stick around toxic people in hopes of changing them?… [Continue Reading]
Patrick Stewart says, ”Men can do the most to help women.” He uses his voice against domestic violence in support of his mother who was a victim. He said that police officers used to say, ”Mrs. Stewart, you must have done something to provoke him….it takes 2 to have an argument. “ He said, ”My mother did nothing… [Continue Reading]
When I was growing up in Trinidad, I was repeatedly told that I was “too emotional”. I have struggled with that label for most of my adult life and certainly felt the weight of non-acceptance the whole of my childhood. Heck, why would I expect others to accept me as an adult when I was not even… [Continue Reading]
What is the basis of this question? The basis of this question is approval or disapproval. Will people disapprove of my actions? What actions are we usually concerned about? Actions that involve what society will think? Should you stay or leave an abusive situation? Should you give up your whole life to take care… [Continue Reading]
Answer me, oh my love, just what sin have I been guilty of? Won’t you tell me where I’ve lost your love? Please answer me sweetheart….so goes the first verse of an old song by Nat King Cole. I grew up with this song….I can hear my father crooning the words along with the radio… [Continue Reading]
I will respect myself without your permission. I will respect my work. I will seek counsel from trusted advisors. My work will be my life message. My life will reflect my beliefs and values. My values will be visible to ME at all times. I will respect myself at equal or higher levels than… [Continue Reading]
Don’t worry….there are no curse words in CFU, it means CHIEF FIXER UPPER. How do you know that you have been promoted to this exhaled position? Well, it’s the subtle signs; only you can find the cold cuts in the fridge only you can pick up socks from the floor only you can load a… [Continue Reading]
Such a small word….yet, so many hidden consequences. I do not know if modern wedding vows still tell a woman to obey her husband…this always bothered me. Who decided that “certain” groups should OBEY certain other groups? Children should obey their parents, even when the parent says to NOT tell the truth about sexual… [Continue Reading]
The lady said NO. She said NO to 15 other designers. She said NO to lots of unknowns. She said YES to HERSELF. She is Michelle Obama. She dressed herself so that she could feel her best. I want to believe that NONE of the dresses had the names of the designers attached. I want… [Continue Reading]
Fair fight…..if only! Yes, if only all of our fights could be fair and above the belt. That’s so hard to do though, isn’t it? We feel attacked and we strike back. It’s that old fight or flight, right? I can either run away or I can slam you right back. Are there other choices?… [Continue Reading]
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You know the song "Call Me Maybe"? If not, Google it now and have a listen. It is really sweet and fun to dance to! I have … [Read More...]
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