Backstory My dad seemed to have trouble defining his roles as father and head of the house. He shifted gears a lot. The inconsistency led to blunders on both our parts. Communication was infrequent and stifled. But when we connected, it was special. Did Dad Like Me? I thought my dad didn’t like me much. […]
Listening
After the Mourning
Backstory When things finally calm down and we can interact, the time will come when you are together with a friend or relative who has recently lost a loved one. It may be the time for words of comfort and encouragement. Or perhaps this is the time for less advice and more listening, with your […]
Children Listen
Backstory – Children Listen I over-heard a scolding being given to a couple of early school students. I could see their eyes glazing over as they heard what I could tell were the same messages that had been delivered often before. It was going right over their heads. I wondered what the scolder expected to […]
Thought Sharing
Backstory Beneath those masks, emotions may be broiling; anger, fear, resentment. Gathered at the dining room table, families can discuss those things – or create a sanctuary for discussing anything but. Click to listen or follow below to read. Thought Sharing – #166 If you are a family that comes together at dinner time, you […]
Secrets
Backstory An adult in my family told me a secret. It was something that no one else knew. I could tell that it took a burden off her shoulders to do so. But over the years, that secret became part of the baggage I carried. It got me to looking at the issue of secrets […]
Hit By a Brick
Backstory – Hit by a Brick This story was first presented a couple of years ago. It brought so many listener comments. It seemed to really hit home. So here it is again, for our new listeners and those who have been receiving our Sunday stories for years. Thank you so much for tuning in. […]