Category Archives: random

Thoughts on where I am headed

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Kathleen McGrath, LPC

As a twice divorced woman, I have a lot of thoughts and opinions about dating. My first marriage lasted 14 years and gave me three amazing kids. My second marriage lasted 12 years and gave me my career. Since my … Continue reading →

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Can’t Sleep

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Kathleen McGrath, LPC

I don’t normally have any issue falling asleep at night. As a matter of fact, I’m the one who usually lasts only a few minutes before I am snoring away! But tonight, I cannot sleep. There are some things on … Continue reading →

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Changing Domain names…

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Kathleen McGrath, LPC

I have been wanting to change the domain name of my blog for a while. Since I no longer have 3 girls, being momof3girlz feels disrespectful of August. I have made some small changes already, but Regina reminded me that … Continue reading →

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Adulthood… whose bright idea was this?

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Kathleen McGrath, LPC

So, I have a few thoughts on adulthood to share. Today during church, our youth minister made an announcement about a small group he has been working to form within the community. He said it was an open group, for … Continue reading →

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It’s all about perspective…

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Kathleen McGrath, LPC

I have gotten a lot of very positive comments from all sorts of people about my weight loss. People who don’t see me very often, especially, are very complimentary. It is wonderful to hear and makes me feel great. I have … Continue reading →

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Love yourself for who you are, not what you do

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Kathleen McGrath, LPC

I hope you don’t mind, but I am taking a little break from my weight loss posts to share some thoughts. I can’t promise this will make sense, but it will help me a lot to write it all out. … Continue reading →

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My reflection

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Kathleen McGrath, LPC

I am not clear or concise, professional or precise. I am a cautionary tale to the under-achievers of the world. Potential? I had loads of that stuff. I got all the awards. I was on all the lists. Recognition abounded. … Continue reading →

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Random thoughts about Self Esteem….

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Kathleen McGrath, LPC

I keep seeing this image on Facebook. I can’t quite bring myself to ‘like’ it when I see it. I’m not sure why! I want to share my first thoughts that I have about it, and maybe you guys can … Continue reading →

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Maybe it is time….

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Kathleen McGrath, LPC

Maybe it is because I have been working so hard to be positive or maybe it is because I have eliminated a lot of negativity in my life, but I have found myself noticing, more often, when others are being … Continue reading →

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Hate….

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Kathleen McGrath, LPC

First, Definition of HATE 1 a : intense hostility and aversion usually deriving from fear, anger, or sense of injury b : extreme dislike or antipathy : loathing <had a great hate of hard work> 2 : an object of hatred <a generation whose finest hate had been big business — F. L. Paxson> … Continue reading →

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