Sunshine blinds and the skies are sparkling blue. Don’tbe fooled: it’s frigid. Photo courtesy of Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay.

Gray, gray, and more gray.Then the sun emerges. ISquint and breathe glory. Photo courtesy of Pixmartin from Pixabay

Recently, a fellow co-writer wrote an article about a so-called friend that completely judged her and said some very cruel things. She left the girl’s name out of her article but included the mean-spirited message she had received. It stirred something in me. This co-writer is an unbelievably kind, giving, and talented writer and editor, ...

To all the women in toxic friendships, you know who you are, Growing up, my mother always told me to put others first. She had instilled in my siblings and me that we had to be kind to everyone, regardless of the situation. When you’re in elementary school, it’s simple to be kind to everyone. ...

Warning: The contagious agent of toxicity is spreading. Avoid this agent at all cost. It’s sneaky, manipulative and if you allow it, it has the power to overtake you. It is my wholehearted belief that toxic people should come with warning labels. I had a recent encounter with a person who displays these poisonous personality ...

What if someone is struggling with a problem, mental illness, or physical limitations, and you decide to terminate the relationship? Does this make you a “bad” person? What if this person is toxic? Do you stay because they still need help? At what point do you say enough is enough? I am a huge believer ...

Broken. Defeated. Once not even alive. You can’t even imagine the depths of pain I’ve survived.   I’ve suffered in silence Given you my true crown. There were times when I muffled my screams with the ground.   Just so you could be risen Just so you could be well And never once did I ...

Some people are assholes. Period. It’s hard for “normal” people to understand, but it’s true. Those of us who live our lives guided by our moral compasses, virtues, and integrity find it difficult to understand others who have no concept of what any of those terms mean. But they ARE out there. These are the ...