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  • Frog Kissing

    As a young princess, I tried kissing frogs to find my prince but gave up at age eight. I dreamed of a prince and asked Uncle Ernie, but he could not answer. My mother found her prince, which disheartened me. As I grew up, I realized there was no prince charming. Eventually, someone walked into…

  • Gaslighting, What is it?

    Gaslighting, What is it?

    Gaslighting can distort reality and undermine self-worth, manifesting through denial of facts, blame-shifting, and criticism. Recognizing these tactics is essential for mental well-being. Strategies for dealing with gaslighting include trusting your feelings, documenting experiences, setting boundaries, seeking support, and, if necessary, reducing contact or planning an exit from toxic environments.

  • Special Memories

    Special Memories

    by Colette Merrill (This post is not referring to traumatic memories of the kind that scar the human psyche for a lifetime, but I am referring to the bad memories that are common to all of mankind.) A wooden roller coaster still standing after the amusement park closed, it’s still in pretty good shape for…