When I started writing my memoir, now called - I Belong to No One - it was an autobiographical journey through a childhood that had more twists and turns than a roller-coaster. I was raised by a single mother who was stricken with mental illness, robbing her of the capacity to function as a nurturer … Continue reading When Every Photograph Told a Story
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What Does “Family” Mean?
Our twelve year old grand-daughter (TR) has just been with us for a week long visit. After she left, I got to musing about what "family" means to me. So, in the absence of any other topic for this week's post, I plan to indulge myself by sharing my reflections. No doubt with the spike in blended … Continue reading What Does “Family” Mean?
GWEN WILSON, Author, aka The Reluctant Retiree 