by Nancy | Oct 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
My first husband was a very good man. AND, he worked seven days a week, leaving home about 6 am and normally arriving home at 5:30 pm. I was fortunate to attend college while he worked, and later to tend our two baby boys while he brought home a regular paycheck. He...
by Nancy | Sep 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Recognize the Symptoms of a Poor Boundary Feeling resentful, taken advantage of, or frustrated because your repeated requests are being ignored…these are symptoms of boundary violation. Another word for this dynamic is codependency. I’ve written several...
by Nancy | Aug 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Review What could possibly be added to Secret #1, admitting you need help, Secret #2, finding an effective resource, and Secret #3, practicing respectful communication and conflict management skills? Get ready! It’s a biggy! Secret #4 Since the no-fault divorce...
by Nancy | Jul 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
A few years ago, I published a book titled Pungent Boundaries about my years-long journey disconnecting from codependency and setting healthy boundaries. Another way to describe codependency is being inappropriately helpful, or generous to someone who seems desperate...
by Nancy | Jul 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
What does it mean? I believe that we each come into this life with some lessons to learn and a purpose to fulfill. Maybe the purpose is fulfilled when we learn to forgive someone who hurt us, or become more loving toward someone who has unlovable traits. No doubt we...
by Nancy | Jul 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Falling in Love is Easy! The energy of new love is so all-consuming that we’re sure (1) we’ll be happy forever, (2) we’ll resolve any differences without fighting, (3) neither of us will ever vomit, have uncontrolled diarhea, be unfaithful, disagree...
