Trauma

Call Me 37 Today

8 Oct By Literate Housewife 36 Comments

Well, the day has finally arrived and I can no longer say that I am 36. Well, I was born at around 9:50pm, so I could wait to say I’m 37 until tonight, but that’s being a little ridiculous (although if you agree with the whole date and time thing, you’ll make me exceedingly happy [...]

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#72 ~ Trauma

23 May By Literate Housewife 6 Comments

Trauma by Patrick McGrath Trauma tells the story of Charlie, a divorced psychiatrist who specializes in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Charlie has spent his life taking care of his mentally ill mother and a brother-in-law who suffered from PTSD as a result of his tours of duty in Vietnam. After his brother-in-law dies, he ends [...]

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Home, Sweet Home

19 May By Literate Housewife 2 Comments

Long time, no posts. I hope that you all had a wonderful week last week. I’ve now returned from a much enjoyed trip to the Land of Dolly. As much as I enjoyed my vacation, it feels good to be in my own home and sitting in my own bed as I type. We did [...]

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Smoky Mountain Vacation

12 May By Literate Housewife 5 Comments

Greetings from Gatlinburg, TN, located in heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. It’s beautiful here despite the rain and I’ve enjoyed seeing my parents (I haven’t see my mother on Mother’s Day for at least 10 years), siblings, in-laws, nieces, and nephews. The kids did a great job on the drive. Even if they hadn’t, [...]

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