My birthday party last year was a strange gathering. Certain relatives were on speaking terms, and certain others weren’t. Some of my relatives are all about the alcohol; some are dead set against it. When I say against, I mean Carrie Nation-type opposition. The air was so thick with hostility, you could’ve cut it with …
It’s Important to Have Trusted People to Help You No matter who we are, we all need people in our lives that help move us forward. I call my trusted people “My Confidence” and “My Common Sense”. I really don’t do much without their input. My Confidence helps ease my anxiety when I’m in a …
The Beginning 2 1/2 years earlier “Psst.” Miriam felt something hitting her shoulder. She had fallen asleep in her usual spot: the living room couch. The blue, speckled couch had faded from its years of use as a bed. She flipped over. “Shh.” Miriam felt as though her eyes had weights attached to them. As …