Since having my daughter home with her severely sprained ankle she’s back to being dependent on me, again. It’s been quite some time since she needed my support in this way. Today I had to help her wash her hair. Now that’s something I haven’t had to do in a really long time. The hardest part for her is allowing herself to ask for help. I think a lot of us are like that.
There’s nothing wrong with admitting you need some help now and then. For me a journal acts as a supporting friend. This friend will hear anything …read more

In case you weren’t aware today is 29th February, which makes this year, 2008, a leap year. As a journal writing prompt think about what you were doing on this day last leap year. If you’ve been keeping a journal all this time you will find this an easy exercise. Locate that date in your old journal and reread the entry. Make a comparison with today. How much has changed? Has four years made any difference to your problems or situation? If not, reflect on why this is the case. What can you do so the next four years will …read more