Author Archives: Skye

I know it sounds ridiculous but kinky folks could really teach us a thing or two about consent. What kinky people refer to as “play” is negotiated before it can begin. The person who is the top or dominant will ask the bottom or submissive where they are allowed to touch and how. Safe wordsContinue reading “Want To Learn About Consent, Talk To A Kinky Person”

I’ve had a few conversations with my estranged son recently. I’m taking advantage of the opportunity to listen, I mean really listen to him. The girl who accused him of touching her inappropriately has recanted her statement, my son is innocent as he has been saying from the beginning. We talked about some of theContinue reading “Mending Fences”

“I am letting go of that which no longer serves me” is a mantra I often use when I meditate or practice yoga, I repeat it with every exhale and it’s been particularly helpful on days when I feel down on myself and struggling to practice self-compassion. It could mean letting go of a relationship,Continue reading “Letting Go Of That Which Longer Serves Me”

I got a subscription to Disney+ more or less for my granddaughter for passing grade three. I got it about two weeks ago and my daughter still hasn’t told my granddaughter about it. I don’t even think she checked it out herself to see what she would and wouldn’t allow my granddaughter to watch (sheContinue reading “Something Changed”

Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages, has identified (you guessed it) 5 love languages; acts of service; words of affirmation; receiving gifts; quality time; and physical touch. Everyone can understand all of them but everyone has a preferred way to give and receive love. My granddaughter favours quality time above all else.Continue reading “Loving Someone In A Way They Understand”