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On the Nature of Friendship

I’ve had to learn how to go from having friends to being a friend. This is a short view of that lifelong journey.

Written by: Jorinde BerbenImage credit: Jorinde Berben I’m turning 40 this year. I’ve said this out loud to people at least 40 times already (just a random guess, probably lots more.) The reason I’ve said it so often is because I seem to use it as an explanation for why I ended my relationship ofContinue reading “Alone Again, Naturally”

Why do I Dream About Being in an Accident or Getting Sick?

When I was still in the midst of survival mode, I used to dream about getting sick or breaking a bone. I saw it as a sign of major mental issues, but then I found out that it kind of makes sense, and, that I’m not alone in this.

Dealing With Depression: Keep it Small

In my Christmas village, everything is small. Small houses, small people, small trees. Having it this small means I’m able to oversee it, to hold it in my mind. It’s the same with events and tasks in my life, especially during the holidays…

How Do You Tackle an Impossible To-Do List?

Written by: Jorinde BerbenImage credit: pexels.com It’s the weekend! Finally! And it’s one of my kids-free weekends. I get one weekend without my children every two weeks. A weekend which they spend with their father who they miss and love so much. For me, these weekends are a welcome reprieve from the business of combiningContinue reading “How Do You Tackle an Impossible To-Do List?”

Kindred Spirits

Some people you meet for the first time feel like old friends from the start. They are a true gift and should be cherished as such.

10 Things You Need to Take Responsibility For (In Order to Grow)

Responsibility may seem old-fashioned, but is, in fact, super sexy. Taking responsibility for these 10 things will bring you energy and more freedom than you can imagine.

Is Sadness the Easy Way Out?

Sadness seems hard, but it might just be the easy way out when it comes to dealing with what’s underneath.

What’s Stopping Me From Being a Writer?

I’ve always dreamt of being a writer, yet I’ve also always put that dream ‘on hold’ while other, more ‘urgent’ matters were handled first. Why did I do that? And what does Elizabeth Gilbert have to do with it?