Tag: Marriage
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Deciphering The Truth in the Midst of Distractions
In today’s world, it seems the very concept of truth has become a moving target—subjective, fluid, and often distorted beyond recognition. We hear phrases like “Live your truth,” or “Speak your truth,” almost daily, as if truth were something we could tailor to our own preferences, experiences, and emotions. But the result of this mindset…
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Reflections at Dawn: My Appalachian Roots and Life Lessons
At 5 a.m., as Manhattan hums with energy, I find myself in a moment of stillness, sipping my latte that’s in my hand, revisiting vivid memories of my Appalachian youth. My family’s cabin sat deep in a wooded cove, its solitude broken only by the sound of an 80-foot waterfall nearby. It was a life…
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Giving Thanks for Our Heritage and Hardships: A Personal Reflection On Gratitude
Part 1 As we enter a season of gratitude, it’s worth pausing to reflect on what it really means to be thankful. True gratitude is more than appreciating life’s blessings; it’s about recognizing the value in our experiences, even the challenging ones. It’s about learning who we are, understanding where we come from, and embracing…
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Rare to Rare: Caregiving for a Rare as a Rare
Being a caregiver is a challenging role, but when you’re balancing your own chronic illness while caring for a spouse with another rare disease, the challenges intensify. I live with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a rare connective tissue disorder that leads to chronic pain and physical limitations, while my husband, Dexter, has Fanconi Anemia (FA), a…
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The Keys to a Happy Marriage
Marriage in today’s world can feel more challenging than ever, with societal pressures and personal expectations often steering couples into a “me-first” mindset. Too often, we focus on what we can get out of our relationships, rather than what we can contribute. When those desires go unmet, many of us resort to nagging, complaining, or…
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The Way Forward
This morning, while making breakfast, I thanked a little Cellar Spider for catching some ants in my pantry. Living in the country, bugs can be a nuisance, and these spiders can be a real blessing, especially when you’re trying to stretch every dollar—groceries are more expensive than ever these days! As I was tidying up,…
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A True Blessing
Living with Dissociative Amnesia has brought many challenges, but amidst these challenges, there have been small blessings that my loving husband has given me. His thoughtful gestures, like buying me beautiful journals and nice pens over the years to help me keep track of my memories, have been a true blessing in my life. He…
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Hope
As a little girl my Mom always used to tell me that “distance makes the heart grow fonder.” Well, for some …
Country Girl Gone City 