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The Do’s & Don’ts of Helping Others Through Grief Yesterday was my sister, Shannon’s, birthday. She would have been 36 years old. She died in 2007. I’ve faced many birthdays and anniversaries,...
View ArticleWomen & Friendship: The ABC’s of Making & Keeping Friends
Women & Friendship: The ABC’s of Making & Keeping Friends “Make New Friends, But Keep the Old…”: Today and tomorrow I’m attending one of the largest women’s conferences in the world at my alma...
View ArticleHoliday Stress: Relationship Survival Guide!
Holiday Stress Relationship Survival Guide! Let’s face it; as much as we love the holidays, they can be stressful, especially on our relationships. In fact, holiday relationship stress is the most...
View ArticleMom Mental Health (part 2): HOW to Get “Alone Time” (25+ Strategies!)
In part 1, we discussed the importance of “alone time” for mom mental health and happiness. Today, we focus on HOW to actually make that happen. HOW to get “Alone Time” That’s the number one thing I...
View ArticleLife: The Battle & The Beauty (Living the Paradox of Personal Growth)
Life. It sure can be demanding. It sure can be beautiful. It’s a paradox, isn’t it? As I’ve said before, we can learn to “live in the paradox;” it’s how we grow (This is How We Grow, p. 59). It’s where...
View ArticleBreaking the Silence about Suicide, Grief & Family Survivors
I am no stranger to death and suicide. My sister died of an overdose of alcohol and acetaminophen in 2007, leaving behind her two young sons whom my husband and I are now raising. We’d already lost my...
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