You get to shine and glow and ultimately discover that not all that glitters is golden.

(Posted by Gayle)

We’ve all got a tale to tell. In my private practice,  a client, when sharing his or her story,  will often comment “I should write a book.”   Many of us feel that way from time to time.  The problem is that unless you are Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, The Donald, or some other celebrity very few people will really pay to hear all about your own personal drama.  We’ve each got a story to tell.  Why pay for drama when all you have to do is take a trip home for the holidays?!   I will spare you the book version of my life.  There were, however,  some compelling components woven together to create who I became and set the stage for Ron to walk into my life and sweep me off my feet.

People need to understand the impact of their childhood. Read the rest of this entry »

Build a strong cardiac muscle because your heart’s gonna get busted WIDE OPEN!

(Posted by Gayle)

The prelude to the requiem (or the calm “after” the storm.)

I had a decidedly different childhood.  I’m not sure it would classify as a “child” anything really.  Lest I sound ungrateful or cynical, let me share with you how I feel and what I think about my parents today then we’ll wander around in the past for a bit.

First and foremost I miss my parents.  My dad died in 1971 and mom passed in 2003.  I would love nothing more than to feel my father’s arms around me and hear my mother’s laugh. Read the rest of this entry »