Stormy passage

When you're facing a stormy rite of passage from one bad situation to a future that's good, hang on and expect to be sea sick from time to time. Two things could happen: you'll get your sea legs and enjoy the journey or arrive on solid ground. Probably both.

Coffee: from my husband

Life is like my morning coffee: If you don't get the daily grind right, it can taste bitter.

The law of inverse whingeing

The more someone complains about what's bothering them, the less of a REAL problem it seems to be.