“If parents are the fixed stars in the child’s universe, the vaguely understood, distant but constant celestial spheres, siblings are the dazzling, sometimes scorching comets whizzing nearby.” – Alison Gopnik, psychologist “My mom…more disorientated, more often…my dad…very feeble…” “Tom …
“The family is one of nature’s masterpieces.” – George Santayana, philosopher “Maud was a grandmother to three children whose names…” Maud was turning 67 years old. She and Malachi had been together over forty years. She was …
“If you need encouragement, praise, pats on the back from everybody, then you make everybody your judge.” – Fritz Perls, psychologist “I think he is being unfaithful to me…but I have no proof!” Tamara called me on a …
“Relationships based on obligation, lack dignity.” – Wayne Dyer, psychologist “… BLAMING EACH OTHER, FOR EACH CONFLICT…” Melissa had been married before, for over ten years, to a guy with unresolved drinking issues. And, Marcel had two long, serious relationships, …
“I’m pretty horrible at relationships and haven’t been in many long-term ones. Leaving and moving on – returning to a familiar sense of self-reliance and autonomy – is what I know; that feeling is as comfortable and comforting as it …