I grew up with a narcissistic Mom. I don’t think that was all she was, but she certainly fit into that disorder. She was a bully, psychologically… Read more “Being raised by a narcissist and the fall out”
Category: Our family
Accepting I’m a writer, finally: It only took about 20 years…
Have you ever felt as if writing weren’t a real job? That saying you’re a writer is kind of fanciful, and even selfish? I absolutely have! It’s… Read more “Accepting I’m a writer, finally: It only took about 20 years…”
Journalling to honour myself: Writing has saved my life
Journalling through my life I have been writing a journal for over 35 years. I began as a young girl as a way to express feelings I… Read more “Journalling to honour myself: Writing has saved my life”
Back to writing: Why are my characters being rebellious? They’re just fictional, right?!
I read through the first draft of my novel. I have 68 pages done and about 40 more to come I think. I’m beginning the most intricate… Read more “Back to writing: Why are my characters being rebellious? They’re just fictional, right?!”
Expressing our inner questions: Writing and reading as therapy
Writing was something I started as a very young girl. I could read when I was four and my earliest journals started after my best friend was… Read more “Expressing our inner questions: Writing and reading as therapy”
Use your voice and your word: You’re more powerful than you know
The speech that Oprah made at the Golden Globes was so very important. Not only for young girls watching the show, but for everyone who has ever… Read more “Use your voice and your word: You’re more powerful than you know”