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A Tale of Three Marriages
Two didn't deserve me. I married two men who didn’t deserve me. My first marriage was with a man I loved beyond words. He was...

LJW
Aug 29, 20223 min read


What to Say When Someone Has Passed Away
The only two words that help When someone in your life circle passes away, everyone in that circle feels the heaviness of grief in one...

LJW
Aug 29, 20223 min read


I Can’t Unsee What I Saw in the Store. She Got Away With It.
About eight months ago I was shopping in one of my favorite home goods stores. I was basically waiting for a lady to clear the isle so I...

LJW
Apr 9, 20222 min read


Everyday Happiness-How to have it!
Has it been a while since you felt happy? Perhaps you think it's a "pie in the sky" kind of feeling, that others have. It could be...

LJW
Apr 5, 20222 min read


Parenting Adult Children Can be Agony. Like an Unexpected Gut Punch.
The Agony of Parenting Adult Kids.

LJW
Apr 5, 20225 min read


Abandoned Mom
How to survive birthdays, holidays, and special events. I have three wonderful moms in my immediate circle of friends who have been...

LJW
Feb 3, 20223 min read


Are You Comfortably Stuck Where You Don't Want to Be?
Time To Break Free. What are you getting out of feeling stuck? It’s serving you somehow. When I stayed in an unsatisfying controlling...

LJW
Jan 22, 20222 min read


What Burt, my anxious 8 year old cat, taught me about life.
Burt is an anxiety ridden cat. He didn’t start out that way. He was a small puff of gray fur that cuddled into my warm embrace. I...

LJW
Jan 22, 20223 min read


Life Coaching at this point in life? YES!
5 great reasons to enlist the help of a Life Coach Coaching helps you move from feeling stuck to find a new path. A life change, anything...

LJW
Jan 20, 20222 min read


Talk to Yourself~Doctors Say It's Healthy
I was working on a project side by side with my sister. At the end of the day, she asked if I knew I consistently talked to myself. I...

LJW
Sep 9, 20212 min read


It's Never Too Late to Have a Happy Childhood
When I first heard this quote by Tom Robbins, it made me smile. What’s your first thought as you read the quote? The more I researched...

LJW
Jun 7, 20215 min read


Ideas for a Cozy Home
We are home more than ever, so what can we do to our space to love being there? If you're like me, you follow posted decorating trends...

LJW
May 20, 20214 min read


Are You A Strong Independent Woman Wishing for Love?
Strong Independent Women Do Find Love I was single for 10 years after my divorce. During that time, I dated a lot through on-line dating....

LJW
Mar 5, 20215 min read


ANXIETY VIEW
Is this a picture of you? Your shoulders sit close to ears throughout the day due to tension and stress. Your breathing is shallow, or...

LJW
Jan 12, 20213 min read


Stuck because of one WORD
I read an excellent article by Vicki Stark MSW, MFT, about the one word that keeps you stuck after a serious life event. The word is...

LJW
Dec 9, 20201 min read


The Color Gray
"If you are feeling forever down, unable to snap back, feeling drained of energy or courage to start life over, here’s a few suggestions."

LJW
Dec 2, 20204 min read


It's none of my business!
Are you one of those women who try to please everyone? Do you worry about what others think about you? Some of this is normal. You’d...

LJW
Dec 2, 20202 min read


I Know Your Best Friend's Name
I love this quote, “talk to yourself as you would your best friend.” After giving this some thought, would you tell your dear friend that...

LJW
Nov 16, 20202 min read


Mood Music
I’ve encouraged women to tune in to music lately. I remember a day that wasn’t going very well for me. I was feeling down, lonely, and...

LJW
Nov 3, 20202 min read


Everyday Happiness
Has it been a while since you felt happy? Perhaps you think it's a "pie in the sky" kind of feeling, that others have. It could be...
LJW
Oct 22, 20202 min read
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