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This weekend we drove to Ottawa to make dinner for family and friends, pick up Christmas presents for other people and visit a dear friend in the hospital.  Although it was incredibly tempting to stay home, read, relax and watch my Christmas tree twinkling, we went on our way and have just returned and I’m [...]

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Has anyone ever said this to you?  Especially during a time of personal crisis, I’ve observed that those who really don’t want to get involved in your situation or your pain like to say this handy little phrase.  It makes them feel that they have offered and if you choose not to take them up [...]

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Are You Helping or Interfering?

by The Kay Way on May 3, 2009

in Life Lessons, Uncategorized

I had the opportunity several years ago to attend “Transactional Analysis” for a one week period of time.  Before we went, we were interviewed briefly by a social worker/psychologist who categorized us based on our responses.  It took about two seconds for her to label me a “rescuer”.  At the time I was a little [...]

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