Tag Archives: dysfunctional family

Skype

Posted on April 15, 2014 by

This is just a random post. I have not blogged for days. Okay… I guess it’s over a week. Ronnie and I are great, life in Arizona is wonderful and we couldn’t be happier. Arizona bike week was lot’s of … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Bike Week, Child Abuse, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, living the dream, skype | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Once Upon A Time

Posted on February 21, 2014 by

One of my favorite memories living in Portland was when Ronnie , Lance and I attended one of Lance’s childhood friends wedding reception. After the reception dinner the DJ started to play. The dance floor was empty and the new … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood friends, Crazy dance moves, Once upon a time, oregon, wedding reception crazy dancing | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

Finding My Family

Posted on September 29, 2013 by

I would like to introduce my birth daughter Abby. I asked Abby to be a guest writer on my blog. She has evolved into a wonderful mother and a successful woman. Abby was adopted at birth by two very loving caring … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, daughters, Domestic Violence, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Family Secrets, gift of love, Healing and Recovery, healthy relationships, identify problem children, Life's Blessings and Joys, Mental Health, new beginnings, Open adoption | Tagged , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Get Ready

Posted on September 26, 2013 by

First of all, I am extremely humbled for all of you that have followed my blog for the past 11 months. All I have to share with you is myself. I am not a writer. I just have a story … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, beaten by mother, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, estranged fathers, Guest writer, Healing and Recovery, healthy relationships, identify problem children, Mental Health, narcissist, new beginnings, Open adoption, PTSD, Toxic Relationships, Traumatic Experiences | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

The Interviews Are Over

Posted on July 17, 2013 by

The last few weeks I have been MIA from blogging. The new set of lacerations that I added to my collection are healing nicely, even though they are still very prevalent. The latest chest x-ray confirmed that the pneumonia is … Continue reading →

Posted in beaten by mother, Domestic Violence, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Healing and Recovery, Mental Health, PTSD, therapy | Tagged , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

The Narcissist Strikes Back

Posted on May 27, 2013 by

It didn’t take long for the narcissist to strike and he did so through his sister-in-law Krista. Miss Krista confronted me in an email about that I was not telling the truth in my post about the artwork and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Family Secrets, PTSD, Toxic Relationships | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments

Blog Talk Radio

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

What a wonderful weekend it’s going to be. Looking forward to spending Saturday and Sunday with friends and really wanting to open the pool. My favorite place has always been in a body of water. For the past couple weeks … Continue reading →

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Open Adoption: Not The Painless Option

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

Adoption is a serious legal proceeding that involves the termination of the legal parental rights of birth parents and the assumption of legal parental responsibilities by the adoptive parents. (1) Open Adoption/Cooperative Adoption is a form of adoption in which … Continue reading →

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Homeless In San Francisco (Part Two)

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

I did as sperm donor told me and got into Al’s car. Sperm donor asked me what was in the bag I was carrying. I told him,” Just some things from my desk.” He looked in my bag and saw … Continue reading →

Posted in Depression, Domestic Violence, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Family Secrets, Toxic Relationships, Traumatic Experiences | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Homeless In San Francisco ( Part One)

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

San Francisco has always been one of my favorite cities in the United States. My favorite part of the city was North Beach, with red-clothed tables in the ristorante’s and Old World delicatessen’s, is where I frequented while pregnant with … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic Violence, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Family Secrets, Toxic Relationships | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments