Tag Archives: Dysfunctional Family

Family Rules

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Suzanne

If you grew up in a household where the implicit rules were: Don’t talk Don’t trust Don’t feel Then check out literature on Adult Children of Alcoholics or Adult Child Syndrome.  Even if alcoholism wasn’t present in your home, it, … Continue reading →

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Thank You!

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Suzanne

Hi!  I just wanted to say thank you to everyone following my blog, and liking my posts!  I really appreciate it!  It fuels my fire and keeps me going.  I hope you like the new look!  With Much Love, Suzanne … Continue reading →

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What’s it all About?

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Suzanne

Who am I and what am I doing here?  I’m spending too much time in my apartment.  Spending too much time makes me distance myself from the outside world, feel isolated, alone.  I’ve been thinking about going back to school.  … Continue reading →

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“Hi. How are you?”

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Suzanne

Do people really want to know the answer to that question?  Or do they just want me to smile and say… “Fine”? I was taught to be polite after all.  I was taught, albeit indirectly, that it’s rude to share … Continue reading →

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Your Beautiful When You Cry

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Suzanne

“You’re beautiful when you cry.” Annie said these words to me. “Stop crying or I’ll give you something to cry about.” Words spoken by my father during my childhood. As a child up into my 40s (until I found Annie) … Continue reading →

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The Message is the Same

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Suzanne

I keep getting the same two messages over and over:  Ask for help and maintain a support system.  When something happens that rocks my world a bit and throws me back into the arms of fear I am reminded, the … Continue reading →

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