From the time I was born I was an old soul. I came out of the womb kvetching about everything because even then I wanted to be the boss of all things. I must admit there are times when I am right about certain faux pas, and then there are some days when I am … More On Being Grateful…..

  There comes a time in every woman’s life when you have to take a good look at all the pretty boys and decide you love yourself more. It is rare when you come across a man who is fantastic looking and a genuinely nice, caring person. Just like some really good looking women, they … More Dating Unattractive Suitors

In this life we are dealt cards of which we have no control over and we just have to learn how to circumvent the snares laid out for us or to find coping mechanisms. As I ponder about all the events leading up to my adoption I realized I was at a terrible disadvantage because … More Human Trafficking, Slavery Love & Keeping Off The Pole

All the negative events which have manifested in my life since I migrated to America had somehow blocked many of my sweetest, happiest childhood memories. Although there are many haters who would like people to believe I am just a misanthrope who was never loved and cared for, they are so wrong. Perhaps it was … More Sweet Memories

In this life each and every one of us experiences such emotional trauma that we either numbly endure or it changes us forever. This is my account of Rapunzel after many years of being tortured, and abused by her foster mother just because she grew up to be very beautiful. We all know the story … More Rapunzel In Therapy

I view etiquette as a code of behavior or a way in which things are done. I also know that manners are also subject to one’s upbringing, culture, social class or status in life. I very rarely will deem someone uncouth or lacking manners unless they have rambunctiously outdone themselves to a point where I … More My Estimation Of Manners

Despite my turbulent relationship with my adoptive parents I have not been completely insensitive to the reasons why they are the way they are. I just feel they were ill equipped to deal with me as a child. Over the years I have reflected on the both of them as individuals to try to understand … More What It Takes To Be Parents

My perception of myself is one who is nice, principled, serious, funny and at times awkward. In early adulthood since I had no frame of reference regarding how the world worked and how people are, I found myself defending my rights and honor all the time. Almost to the point where I was agitated on … More The Sour Grape Turned Into Champagne