My middle child is getting married next month and it got me thinking about weddings and my experiences with my NM, as she tried to dominate, control and bully me into abiding by her wishes. First it was my second marriage. When she first met my current husband, she actually

Have you ever had to work with someone who reminds you of your NM mother? It happened to me and I had a visceral reaction to this person. I was afraid of her, even though she was horribly offensive, and everyone hated her. I kept telling myself that my feelings

I have maybe a handful of memories of my NM where she wasn’t full of rage. I lived my life in a constant state of fear and anticipation of her next explosion. I am certain there are many others out there who can relate, There were countless occasions where I

It was my mother’s birthday earlier this month