When I first set up my own place after leaving home, I loved to go grocery shopping - it was so much fun to buy all the products and the food that *I* wanted! And when I started going out with the hubster, he felt the same way. He was still living at home and grocery … [Read more...] about Real Men Do the Grocery Shopping!
Relationships
Have I Fallen Out of Love or Am I Depressed?
I have a theory that undiagnosed or untreated depression in one (or both) partners, is behind the breakup of many marriages. Let me explain. Although I'm not a marriage counsellor or therapist, I've drawn this conclusion based not only on my own experiences (living with … [Read more...] about Have I Fallen Out of Love or Am I Depressed?
I Had a Chat to God Today
It might sound a bit weird, but I had a chat to God today. I won't say a chat "with" God, because let's face it, he doesn't really tend to talk back much (or if he does, I don't hear him. Or maybe it's just that selective hearing loss kicking in again?!). I must confess: … [Read more...] about I Had a Chat to God Today
Have You Seen My Story on News.com.au?
Several weeks ago I gave an interview to a journalist, about what it's like to cut ties with your mother. This morning, the story went live on news.com.au - to read it, click on the image below. I've already received so many messages of love and support, from people all … [Read more...] about Have You Seen My Story on News.com.au?
A Previous Engagement
Today (26th March) was very nearly my 30th wedding anniversary. You seem, a long long time ago, I was actually engaged to be married to somebody else. It all happened in the twelve months after I was kicked out of home, so my head (and my heart) wasn't in a very good … [Read more...] about A Previous Engagement