by Dr Aletta | Sep 18, 2018 | Family Matters, Happiness, Life Matters
A few weeks ago we lost a horse at Maple Row Farm. Losing a horse makes the entire barn sad, even when it’s expected. We don’t call our horses ‘pets’; to call a horse a pet just seems weird. But they are deeply loved animal companions. Horse... 
by Dr Aletta | Aug 2, 2010 | Self-Esteem
Last month Deb, who lives with neurocardiogenic syncope, wrote to me: I just read your interview on beliefnet.com, “5 Rules for Living with Chronic Illness & Depression.” Your advice was right on point – I wish I had had it eight years ago!... 
by Dr Aletta | Sep 8, 2009 | Family Matters, Mental Health
On Saturday I was standing in line with my son at Office Depot with about three hundred other parents. We were there with kids of varying heights doing last minute school supply shopping (It never ends!). In the middle of the main aisle, right in front of the check... 
by Dr Aletta | Aug 1, 2009 | Chronic Illness
Years ago, when I was pretty sick and unable to leave the house, a friend of mine would call once in a while to say, “I’m going to Wegman’s. Can I pick anything up for you?” That simple offer filled me with love. Most times I’d... 
by Dr Aletta | Nov 19, 2008 | Mental Health
Or What Is Secondary Gain?Monday night my throat closed up as if someone were very deliberately trying to choke me. My temperature spiked up to 102º. For two days I was pretty miserable. Today the choke hold loosened a bit and so far no fever. Probably because...
