Hearing Out Life Drama Blog
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It was fun to play with two tin cans and a string to communicate with our friends when we were young. Even though we could usually hear them without the cans. As adults, however, communication can be more challenging.   Â
What is Communication?
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This is a feeling that doesn’t just happen when you’re a kid. In fact, it’s so common that Time magazine wrote about it in 2016, and in recent days it’s a common theme it’s popped up again in social media. Years ago Linda had a friend who sincerely...
“I need to go to the hospital.”
“I’ll be there in 45 minutes.” Which meant she was walking out the door as she was talking. I was having complications in my second pregnancy. She came to get my older daughter, so that I could get the care I needed. ...
Noah Kahan sings, “I’m still angry at my parents for what their parents did to them”
My mother was always so angry at her parents, especially her mother, so this line resonates with me. I’d like to think each generation gets it a little closer to r...
“You never write. You never call.” Some parents say this to their adult children. It’s an expression of powerlessness. If the complaint is offered repetitively, it’s no wonder they don’t initiate contact!
What if it doesn’t have to be that way? Whi...
The world seems very divided these days. Wars are evidence of it. Our political climate is evidence of it. A rise in anger is evidence as well. It seems like a very good time to emphasize the importance of listening. It’s hard to stay angry if you li...
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