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 brother-in-law to skin cancer just months before,...
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 I’m living now. The Paradox...
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 hear from moms when I’m helping them learn to prioritize...
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 common thing I hear about in my psychology practice this time of year. Whether it’s kids,...
Women & Friendship: The ABC's of Making & Keeping Friends "Make New Friends, But Keep the Old...
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, having lost two of my sisters, my brother-in-law, my beloved father-in-law, two dear grandfathers, and...