While researching cults, I began to wonder if I’d been raised in one

The big difference between exercising good judgment and being judgy

[ad_1] We can be judgmental out of envy, fear, anger or some combination of these. It is both a way to avoid dealing with our own insecurities and a critique of another person so we can feel more secure and righteous. For example, we may criticise a friend’s relationship without context or concern for their […]

Best French cities that aren’t Paris: travel tips

[ad_1] Don’t forget your walking shoes. Bordeaux is best explored by roaming its magnificent streets, squares and boulevards. Yes, plenty of other French cities have glorious architecture, but only Bordeaux has 1800 hectares of its city centre protected by a World Heritage listing. Bordeaux’s other great claim to fame is of course its acclaimed local […]

The day my life began to unravel

[ad_1] I had a husband who had been a vet and was now an investment banker — what a combo! A gorgeous, healthy, 14-month-old son. We were building a beautiful, big home on the leafy, lower north shore. I had all the material things I could want. I drove a brand-new BMW, for which I […]