Tag Archives: janice mary meier plano illinois

Remembering

Posted on June 24, 2014 by

Recently a former classmate of mine posted our kindergarten class photo on facebook. The only photo’s I have of my childhood are a few that my Aunt sent me. Immediately upon seeing the kindergarten class photo I tried to identify … Continue reading →

Posted in abused by mother, Child Abuse, childhood friends, Domestic Violence, Family Secrets, identify problem children, PTSD | Tagged , , , , , | 36 Comments

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

Relentlessly Brainwashed

Posted on September 9, 2013 by

Therapy has been very productive lately. I am connecting with my new therapist Carol and she is very well versed with PTSD patients. My therapy sessions are weekly, and I feel Carol now has a good sense of who I … Continue reading →

Posted in beaten by mother, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Family Secrets, Growing up in midwest, Healing and Recovery, identify problem children, Mental Health, mental illiness, PTSD, teachers, Toxic Relationships, Traumatic Experiences, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

To Forgive is to Set a Prisoner Free

Posted on August 23, 2013 by

Sometimes a cold slap in the face from a loving friend is exactly the healing balm a soul needs. It’s not unlike pouring alcohol on a lethal wound: you know that painful sting will save you in the end. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Child Abuse, daughters, Domestic Violence, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, hope, Life's Blessings and Joys, mental illiness, Toxic Relationships, Traumatic Experiences, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 7 Comments

Finally I Am Going To Talk Cake

Posted on August 2, 2013 by

I hate cake, not just any cake, but birthday cake. Maybe I should clarify… I hate birthday cake for my birthday. Baking and making a cake is a labor of love. When my children were young, at least a week … Continue reading →

Posted in beaten by mother, Birthdays, Child Abuse, daughters, Depression, Domestic Violence, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, gift of love, Traumatic Experiences | Tagged , , , , , , | 21 Comments

The Yorkville Patch

Posted on June 27, 2013 by

The Yorkville Patch is an online publication. Once upon a time, I lived in that area. The evil woman that birthed me still resides there. She lives in a small town called Plano, Illinois. Plano’s claim to fame currently is … Continue reading →

Posted in Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Family Secrets, friends, Growing up in midwest, Healing and Recovery, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Dealing With…Having Never Dealt With It

Posted on June 25, 2013 by

I am finally on the mend. It’s been a long two weeks recovering from being sick and having sutures. Pneumonia really took a toll on me, and I was without any energy or motivation. With every negative there is always … Continue reading →

Posted in beaten by mother, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Family Secrets, hope, Traumatic Experiences, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 25 Comments

“What Did I Do To Deserve This?”

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

Despite all the abuse from my Mother, I am still thankful I was raised in Illinois. A very close friend of mine in Oregon was raised in Wisconsin. When my friend and I get together we laugh about growing up … Continue reading →

Posted in Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Family Colloquialisms, Growing up in midwest, PTSD, Traumatic Experiences | Tagged , , , , , , , | 22 Comments

“The Gun” Case : #C042229CR

Posted on November 24, 2012 by

Have you ever returned from a vacation and thought, ‘Wow! That was one of the best trips I’ve ever had!’” That was how I felt the evening of March 10, 2004, when my husband Ronnie, our youngest son, Lance, and I returned to … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Family Secrets, Mental Health, Toxic Relationships, Traumatic Experiences, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

The Thrill of the Sale: My Life in the Event Industry

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

Since resigning on August 3, 2012, from my position with one of the leading event production companies on the West Coast, I have missed some of my former co-workers and  clients. In fact, I became close friends with many of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Secrets, Hollywood & Music Industry, My Life as an Celebrity Event Planner, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments