But what is it about praise that makes you feel good inside? What does it mean when you can’t help but feel good when people tell you how good you are at something?
But what is it about blame that keeps you from feeling good? What does it mean when you can’t help but feel [...]
This sleepyhead stumbled out of the bedroom and into the living room late this morning. Passing the dining table, something shiny caught this sleepyhead’s eye. Upon closer inspection the realization hit.
A sheet of white paper with scribbles of pretty and love. Warmth creeping from the toes all the way to a rare morning-super-big-smile.
It [...]
There is a place where giggles come from. It’s a secret place. And I’m the only one who can draw the giggles out.
It’s still sounds so odd. I’ve always liked my name. This new name still makes me sound like an extension of someone else. But because it was important to this Mister, I signed my name away. I probably signed my life away too. It’s really not so different from when we were unsigned, and living [...]
Last night my shoulders were stiff and aching went we went to bed. But thinking about Thank You posted on our bedroom wall and soothing words from the Mister set them straight.
I actually spent a good several minutes crying over being referred to as not even a mother. And the Mister was rather upset [...]
I never thought I’d ever come across someone who would react the way my mother does. It’s simply unbelievable. Someone can actually blow things out of proportion the same way my mother does. I find it amazing that in my lifetime, I met people with a similar stream of thought. I wonder what would happen [...]
There are things I have done for love. Things I created with the intention of bringing closeness. I took a step towards something that was supposed to be a way to share so much. But now there is someone using it for ranting and raving. Much horror and painful accusation page after page. Someone needs [...]
Ali Undone
