The older I get, the more I allow myself the freedom to do what I want. Just because a lot of other folks do something on a particular day in a particular way, it doesn’t mean I have to. If the timing of certain activities at certain times of year works for me, great!...
Dear Meli, The holidays are upon us. Yikes! I know everyone loves Christmas – or a lot of people do – but I’m not one of them. My mom died a few years ago, and ever since then my older brother has taken over being the host for Christmas. My brother...
Dear Meli, I hate the holidays. When I was a kid, it was always the most stressful time of the year. My grandparents and uncle would come visit and things got loud. Fights broke out – verbal and physical. I would see shows on TV of happy families during the...
Dear Meli, I am a big fan of the holiday season. I love it! I love the presents, I love the songs, I love the parties. I know that not everyone loves this season, but I really do. There’s only one problem and that’s what happens to me when the holidays are...
