One of my chidren, the youngest male, has an obsession with animals. So, months ago, we bought a ton of mollies (and 2 platys) for our tank so that he could see reproduction up close and personal. This is after two horrible fancy goldfish deaths (you know, those goldfish that look like they have brains on the top of their heads). Just know that the brain fish are too slow to escape the slime sucking needs of algae eaters, and they will die a very slow, painful and guilt-provoking death. They did...
Many months ago, I was slapped in the face with some fairly disturbing news about my childhood. Like most survivors of childhood abuse, I chose to ignore what I knew and pretend it did not matter, until suddenly I was at a point where I had to examine certain behaviors I was exhibiting – for the future of my family, and for my own peace of mind. I had a pattern of behavior in relationships that I did not understand and it had to change. I had to change. So, I began therapy and now I am in a...
