By Barbara Pierce “You’re going to have to stop walking so much! Walk only when it’s necessary!” I was astonished to hear this
Between You and Me
Addiction The Trap of Codependency
By Barbara Pierce “She goes to the casino to gamble; they let her run up a bill I have to pay,” my brother
Sex and Love Addiction
By Barbara Pierce No, I’m not going to admit to being a sex and love addict. Sorry if I’ve disappointed you! Yes, I’ve
What’s Up with Boundaries?
By Barbara Pierce “I seem to be the one taking care of everyone — my daughter has serious heart problems, my brother can’t
Life Is Hard. Choose Joy!
By Barbara Pierce “Oh! Look! How sweet!” I said to myself as I walked along the path outside my home. A baby rabbit
Good News!
By Barbara Pierce Neuroscience has demonstrated that chronic complaining changes your brain. (This is not the good news, keep reading: I’ll get to
‘You Are Doing It:’ Raising a Child With Special Needs
By Barbara Pierce I had a child with special needs. I had a child who was very challenged and very challenging to raise.
What Is This Thing Called Hoarding?
“Don’t you ever, ever throw anything of mine out!” my friend Dee hissed at her husband, pounding her fist on the table to emphasize
The Long Goodbye
By Barbara Pierce “This is it. I’m dying. I feel sure of this,” said Donald, who was once my partner. Now that his
Let’s Value Ourselves for More Than Our Appearance
Let’s celebrate who we are beyond the mirror. Let’s focus on what really matters in life By Barbara Pierce Suddenly, a sharp knock

