Some of us grow up hating ourselves, criticizing ourselves for our mistakes, always trying to be perfect, never satisfied with ourselves. Then there are some who seem very confident and exhibit an air of satisfaction with themselves. Childhood Onward Our self view is a product of a multitude of factors. Beginning with our parents, we learn … More Don’t Be So Critical of Yourself!
Music has been an integral part of my life as far back as I can remember. My mother played the piano often, once her four kids could stand or sit still long enough. I remember her playing very old songs from a bygone era; songs such as “Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue,” which I … More Magnificent, Moving, Magical Music
After my husband’s death over sixteen years ago, I was very proud of the sense of confidence I gained from how I could take care of most problems and decisions by myself. If something broke or needed fixing, I looked it up on the internet and, when able to do so, fixed it. When something … More What Dependence?
 Leo, in honor of your birthday, I am sharing this on my blog. This is your story about your arrival in this world. We are all so glad you are here. You are here!! We have waited so long for your arrival. Your family has been dreaming of your being in our lives far … More Welcome to Your New World, My Dear Grandson Leo
My husband died in 2009 of heart failure. My life changed drastically for the better. Over the years I developed coping mechanisms to help protect myself and cope with my crumbling life. Now I am learning to overcome these “no longer needed” behaviors to be healthier mentally and emotionally. I am sharing these behaviors here to … More Peace With the Past Is Near
My first son, M, met a friend, D, while riding home on the school bus from junior high school. D was the son of another family. He lived about a mile away but often rode the school bus home with M. When they met, D was in junior high and M was in 10th grade(?). … More One Son By Another Mother
Years ago, my husband, son, and I traveled from North Carolina to South Carolina to share Thanksgiving with our respective families. My brother, J, and his wife, D, and my nephew and wife live in Simpsonville, South Carolina. My husband’s family lived in Greenville. For most family holidays, we usually stayed at J and D’s … More A Lukewarm Thanksgiving Turkey
In the past six years I have three new joys added to my life, whom I am so thankful for. L, the one on my left, F the one on my right and E the one in my lap. In 2016 L, my first grand-baby boy was born. The second one, F was born in … More Thankful for My Grandchildren
I am sharing some personal stories about my marriage and the changes that took place. I want to help someone else see themselves or their partner through my experiences in order to detect symptoms of abuse or domestic violence that might be present in their relationship. https://www.joyful2beeblogs.com/2025/08/20/letter-to-my-childhood-self/ https://www.joyful2beeblogs.com/2025/08/21/introduction-healing-wounds/ https://www.joyful2beeblogs.com/2025/08/22/first-relationships-begin/ We Changed Somewhere between our fourth … More The Storm Clouds Gather
Number 2 Grandson was born almost three years ago this weekend. I am delinquent in posting a letter of welcome to him like the one I wrote for his brother. I apologize, Grandson. You are and were treasured and loved before you were born. Leo had been feeling you move inside your mother’s tummy before … More Dear Grandson #2 (at Birth)
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