Girl Gone Sane

How almost losing my mind changed my life

Gretta Krane is a writer, columnist, and public speaker on the topic of trauma and recovery. See full bio

August 17, 2009

Dear John: Soldiers and Suicide

A while ago I read a Dear Abby column. In it she advised a reader NOT to call off her engagement with her boyfriend, a soldier in Iraq. Responses from the readers varied, some agreed saying it's just too much for soldiers-they have enough stress to contend with. Read More

June 30, 2009

F*#%! What Did You Say?

Okay, so I have thirteen-year-old boys in my house and they truly love saying this word. It's almost as though they feel more powerful or cool after saying it. And I have to admit I'm no prude, I like to belt it out myself on occasion. And yet, I struggle with my twins using the word too loosely. I'm constantly telling them not to talk that way around any adult, child or me. Read More

June 9, 2009

Sally O Malley's got Nothin on Me!

I used to love watching SNL's Sally O' Malley who was proud to be 50 years old and still able to compete in a young woman's profession. Read More

May 19, 2009

Don't Futurize--It Spoils the Moment!

My kids still amaze me with their depth of perception and uncanny ways of sharing insight into life's events. Read More

May 7, 2009

Night Terrors and the Sword of Truth

When my son Zachary was just four years old he began to experience night terrors. Night terrors are different than nightmares in that the child cannot be woken up. Their eyes are wide open, they have a look of fear and panic in their faces, and are usually letting out blood curdling screams. Read More

April 17, 2009

The Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth

I come from a long line of speeders on my Irish side. All of us, especially the women, are filled with spunk, speed and sass. It seems to me I even heard tale; of my great grandma Maggie ripping through town in her late model T Ford. Never mind that my great grandpa was a cop! Read More

March 18, 2009

Life is Like a Wedgie--Until You Pull (or Figure) it Out

Being a single mother I decided early on that I didn't want my kids to grow up feeling deprived because they didn't have a father. I wanted them to know they can be or do anything they want in this life, whether they have a father or not. It was always important to me that they know their happiness comes from inside and not what they have on the outside. Read More

March 5, 2009

Why Bother - No One Can See It!

Spring is in the air. The air is warming up, the trees are turning green, and there's a restlessness inside of me. It happens every year, and it's one of the reasons springtime is a favorite of mine. Read More

February 24, 2009

Why Can't I Find a Man With "The Right Stuff?"

When I was a little girl I used to dream about marrying a man just like my dad. In fact, when I was real little I would argue with my sisters about who was going to marry Daddy. He was like a God to me-tall, muscular, handsome and powerful. I knew he would protect me and take care of me. Read More

February 12, 2009

Do I Really Need a Man for That?

Since my husband's death I've learned to do many things I've never done before. My list of new capabilities is huge, but here is one example: I buy new cars all on my own-and I like it. Read More

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