by Beate Chelette | Nov 1, 2011 | Family & Friends
This past weekend things seemed to be coming to a head. I got several texts from Melissa, a 16-year old teenager I’ve taken under my wing. The texts said: “She has 2 days.” “She (mom) is not doing well, I’m not doing well, it’s all happening –...
by Beate Chelette | Sep 13, 2011 | Family & Friends
As I am writing this I can’t help but I am shaking my head. Just today I found out from Melissa during lunch that her father had cancer after they separated and her mom let him live in her house and helped him through. Not quite what is happening the other way around...
by Beate Chelette | Sep 6, 2011 | Family & Friends, Video
Even as I write this I have to take a deep breath and sadness overcomes me. It has been heartbreaking to watch. You may remember Melissa (not her real name to protect her identity) attended The Women’s Code Conference . She stole the hearts of the audience by candidly...
by Beate Chelette | Aug 31, 2011 | Video
This situation is all too familiar to all of us. We want to give our children the very best. But life isn’t always playing along. More often than not we have to say no. Here are a few ideas how to tweak your mindset and what you can do to stop feeling guilty....
by Beate Chelette | Aug 31, 2011 | Discover
See, I am keeping my promises. I wanted to stay in touch with you a little more frequent and update you about what we are working on over here. The website has been coming along nicely. We have cleaned house all around. The website is doing what it should and doesn’t...
