When I Return, I'm Coming Back as My Poodle

One of the things we need to teach our children and ourselves is how to be our own best friend," says Pamela. "The noises in our heads can be cruel and critical, rather than loving and supportive. If it wasn't modeled, it's not too late to learn to do it."

Take a peek inside and see what you can discover about communicating with yourself and others, first through the dry-witted, growing-up adventures of Pamela, followed by her adult-sized life lessons.

And don't forget her love of all things poodles-those who are adored without even trying. Just as it should be.

Pamela Simmons is a licensed professional counselor and supervisor of counselor interns in Texas. As a writer, columnist, teacher, counselor, coach, and workshop and seminar leader, she enhances her work with humor and humanness. Her life and executive coaching program is a respected and recognized one for participants who would like to meet by phone from anywhere in the United States.