by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Healing & Gratitude
Not all bad relationships are between people. I’ve limped along my negative relationship with food for decades, carrying the associated emotional and physical baggage. My old diaries from ages 13 and 14 are missing the cursory teenage angst about boys and mean girls...
by lameredith | | Child Abduction, Classic Posts
Eighteen years ago today, my daughters were snatched and taken to Greece. There are certain details I’ll never forget. I remember waving goodbye to them as they climbed into their father’s jeep for their two day visitation. I remember meeting my friend Julie...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Domestic Violence
DO Tell her she deserves to be treated well. Tell her you’re concerned for her safety . Ask questions like “Why do you think he/she does that?” Limit how much time you spend listening to her vent. Report abuse of children in the home, or of children witnessing the...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Family & Celebrations
This holiday season passed by much better than I’d ever hoped. Every year since I can remember, I’ve dreaded the holidays. By October, I’m praying I could wake up and it be January 2nd. Forget Halloween, Thanksgiving. Really forget Christmas, and...