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Waiting on the Edge of DeathAll week I've been trying to write for you, readers. Instead I find myself pacing around, waiting, knowing these are the last few days of Mom's life. I went to see...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 29, 2015Last comment by Jay Park, on Feb 2, 2015 at 9:51 pm | 10 comments | 30950 Views
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"Wanting Sex Again"The question isn't IF we will ever have sexual issues, but when. Just as all relationships require work, so will our sex life. And at times, we may need outside...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 4, 2014Last comment by reddo, on Apr 21, 2016 at 10:11 pm | 11 comments | 30894 Views
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"Unpack Your Heart"Take a listen to Philip Philips song Unpack Your Heart. Most of us, at heart, want to be truly known, accepted,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 3, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Oct 10, 2014 at 7:54 am | 3 comments | 30871 Views
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Sex in the South and East Asian/Arab CommunitiesI am not claiming to be an expert on sex in the South and East Asian and Arab communities. Yet with the mix of nationalities of people in the Bay Area and Silicon...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 25, 2016Last comment by Common sense, on Mar 7, 2016 at 3:02 pm | 7 comments | 30857 Views
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Do You or Your Partner Struggle with Depression?Note: If you are under a doctor’s care for depression, check with your doctor before making changes to your treatment program. I am not prescribing anything,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 23, 2016There are no comments yet. 30852 Views
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Miscarriage, Grieving and AdviceHello, I read a beautiful piece you wrote sharing your experience with pregnancy loss. I too have...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 13, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on May 14, 2014 at 8:19 am | 5 comments | 30722 Views
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Couple's Donut and a Letter to Law Enforcement CouplesThis week I have a guest column to share with you written by Dr. Ellen Kirschman, a 30-year police psychologist and author of several books for law enforcement officers...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 12, 2016Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Aug 16, 2016 at 4:34 pm | 2 comments | 30625 Views
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Cancer Mask to ButterflyMy sister-in-law, Marjie Anderson of Anderson Creative transformed mom's cancer treatment mask into an amazing butterfly.
I don't know...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 16, 2015There are no comments yet. 30606 Views
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"The Purpose of Sex"Ashley Judd, in her memoir, wrote that Archbishop Desmond Tutu told her that the purpose of sex between married couples is "as an instrument of love and expression,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 9, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on May 16, 2014 at 8:55 am | 8 comments | 30503 Views
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A Glimpse into local HS SuicideNote: This is only one view, from one Palo Alto HS student. My son is a senior this year. We spend every Thursday afternoon together, and have been doing so for...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 27, 2015Last comment by Roxy, on Apr 1, 2015 at 12:30 pm | 16 comments | 30461 Views
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It's Easier to Love Someone When You Make Them HappyI saw this quote in a book I'm reading, and it struck a chord in me. It made me think of all of you. It is easier to love someone when you can see, hear, and...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 9, 2014Last comment by Marchment, on Dec 15, 2014 at 2:46 pm | 6 comments | 30415 Views
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I Told My Mom She's DyingYesterday I told my mom she's dying. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done in my life. We cried. She thanked me for telling her and said she'll miss...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 18, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Nov 24, 2014 at 7:30 am | 13 comments | 30397 Views
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"It is So Much Easier to Believe than to Think; It is Astounding How Much More Believing is Done than Thinking." James KemperJames Kemper was an engineer working on the issues of the Mississippi River and its flooding problems in the 1920s. I am pulling this quote out of context to talk...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 1, 2014There are no comments yet. 30394 Views
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Can This Marriage be Saved?* Yes.A real couple is interviewed (and then their identity is changed to protect their privacy). Chandrama Anderson is the counselor. Written by Jonathan Small, for the...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 4, 2014There are no comments yet. 30298 Views
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Couples Doubles TennisAs a couple, please imagine that you are partners playing doubles tennis in life. This means that the two of you are on the same side. Whatever difficulty you are...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jan. 13, 2015There are no comments yet. 30252 Views
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You Change!"This relationship is a mess, and I want you to change." Now look in the mirror and repeat the above statement. Ouch! No matter how much we wish we had...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 24, 2014There are no comments yet. 30227 Views
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Marriage last 40 or 50 years?What do we need to make our marriage last 40 or 50 years? Planning Ahead Dear Planning Ahead, Good for you for thinking about this now. Most people spend...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 16, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on May 29, 2014 at 8:32 am | 10 comments | 30207 Views
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Couples: When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first timeWhen someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. - Maya Angelou One of the ways to get into relationship trouble is by not paying attention...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 24, 2018There are no comments yet. 30172 Views
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Peace Walk and Father's Grief RetreatThere are a couple of events coming up that I want to share with you. The first is on September 11th; a multi-faith peace walk and hosted picnic. This is open...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 26, 2016There are no comments yet. 30151 Views
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Goals and Expectations in a Couples RelationshipDo you plan goals and set expectations at work? Of course you do. However, many couples do not go through this process with their relationship, and later wonder,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jul. 1, 2016There are no comments yet. 30143 Views
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