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Your Father, You Say?

If my mother becomes aware of any reference to my father, however vague, she goes out of her way to steer the conversation around to hurling insults at him. This is how it’s been for 48 years and counting: Me: … Continue reading

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A Strange Place To Be

“It’s no secret that narcissists don’t react well to rejection. When faced with rejection, they may try to conspire to turn everyone against you. If this happens, you may need to stand your ground and share your truth.” What Happens … Continue reading

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Kicking Up

In the late 70s I was working at the Pizza Hut in Ronkonkoma, NY. The pay was chump change, but I really enjoyed the few years I was there. My mother kept track of the days, hours and minutes I … Continue reading

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My Stomach Ache

I was about 8 years old. My father wasn’t home. I told my mother I had a stomach ache. I wasn’t keeling over or anything. Probably something I ate was backfiring – too much Halloween candy, downed too much soda … Continue reading

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