I’ve been with my kids perpetually since March. Which means I have been their sounding board, their punching bag, and their home base. To…
I started my blog, Shalavee.com , to have a place to hone my writing skills. I rose to the challenge to write and post…
I carry the shame Of the impoverished upbringings of my parents. Abuse and neglect. I can’t wear stained or torn of illfitting clothes when I…
At the bank today, I overheard a woman say “Stay Strong” and I said, “I prefer that to’stay safe’.” The teller said that the…
In the beginning of the year, I was doing pretty great. I was exercising regularly, losing my Christmas weight gain, writing an essay that…
As you know, I truly disregard other’s judgment of my expression of feelings here. This space has always held safety for me. Even when…
What is it about me and absolutes? I need to be all in or all out. If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right.…