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I came into this world with my mother holding me in her arms. She left this world as I held her in mine. My mother died at 95 with the same grace and dignity that defined her life. In her final years, there was no distasteful loss of facilities, no unseemly deterioration of mind or
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The word “toxic” has been thrown around so liberally that it is now a cultural mainstream expression for anyone considered “difficult” or “demanding.” But dealing with difficult people and relationships is a part of life, and the grace and control we exhibit when we employ tolerance, acceptance, and forgiveness in awkward or stressed situations is
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I have three children. I share a loving, deeply respectful relationship with two of them. However, my oldest has chosen to sever our relationship due to personal grievances. I think it is important to note that I have always been a devoted, hard-working mother committed to family. I have never willingly done harm to my
The Dismissed Parent 