• Self-Improvement

    Journaling: Moving Through Loss

    Sister Loss My sister passed away shortly before this past Christmas. I was numb and afraid.  Numb because it was sort of expected. She was very ill. Afraid – because I knew her death would have a profound effect on me. However, the cancer surgeon said the surgery was a success, so I had hope. Her body though was just too weak to carry on. As an emotional empath, I knew that I would be overwhelmed with the emotions of her passing in a way others couldn’t possibly comprehend. If you are unsure what an empath is, Dr. Judith Orloff a pioneer in the field, describes an empath as someone…

  • Self-Improvement

    Where Did I Come From? The Importance of Finding My Ancestry

    Where Did I Come From? Since I was a little girl, I wanted to know my roots. Where did I come from? Who were my ancestors? I grew up with my mom and younger sister, but not my father. My father left when I was just a year old.  He never contacted us again. He just disappeared. We were not in communication with his side of the family, other than a one-time visit when I was ten years old. They also had no clue where my father was. Over time, we lost contact with them as well.  Therefore, the only family I knew was on my mother’s side of the…