Posts by Holland73

It's important to remember the anger is a secondary emotion, meaning anger is the emotional reaction when a primary emotion (what we feel first) is triggered.  We almost always feel something else (hurt, scared, humiliated,...

I am not a teacher anymore, recently switched careers, but I was for the first 7 years of ds' life.  For me, it was all about drawing firm boundaries (especially at work), putting self-care first and learning to be OK with not...

I remember you too!  Happy to see you again AND happy to hear that all is great with you and your family!   

The Sandcastle Girls & Midwives by Chris Bohjalian Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn The Book Thief by Markus Zusak   SERIES:   Pillars of the Earth series by Ken Follett In Death series by JD Robb Sookie...

The Sandcastle Girls by Chris Bohjalian   Quote: The Sandcastle Girls is a sweeping historical love story steeped in Chris Bohjalian's Armenian heritage.   When Elizabeth Endicott arrives in Aleppo,...

I highly recommend Dr. Ross Greene's The Explosive Child.    My agency uses a lot of Dr. Greene's priniciples in their residential treatment and TBS (Therapeutic Behavioral Services) programs.   And, I use a lot of...

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn   Quote: On a warm summer morning in North Carthage, Missouri, it is Nick and Amy Dunne’s fifth wedding anniversary. Presents are being wrapped and reservations are being made when Nick’s...

Quote: Originally Posted by Igraine  35) Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke. These letters were just so enjoyable to read. A short little book and lightened my heart and made me think deeply about my life...

I've been a solo mama for 9 years, had 2 long term relationships during those 9 years and have met 90% of all the men I have dated online.  I was at 2 years celibacy until April.  Previously, the longest I had ever gone...

Quote: Originally Posted by iris8  just wondering if you found out for sure if you can rent a one bedroom apartment with your son?   Im a single mother with a 9 year old son and i plan on moving to...