The Weight of Loss: When Grief Feels Numb Family. It’s a word that’s always felt a bit tangled for me. Most of those I call family aren’t bound by blood. I often joke about getting older, how the kids are growing up faster than me. But the truth is, it’s not just the kids who […]
Sunlight streamed through the window today, a familiar warmth washing over me as I opened the blinds and curtains. It was Mom’s ritual, a simple act that always welcomed the morning light. It felt comforting, yet bittersweet. Mother’s Day always brings a mix of emotions. There’s love, of course, but also pain and questions that […]
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Holiday Vs. Seasonal Depression Holiday depression happens to more people than most realize, not to be confused with seasonal depression (seasonal affective disorder), which deals with changing seasons. Holiday depression can hit hard when traditional structures do not apply to a person, which is my situation. At various times of the
Glamour Community College Women of the Year How it Started It has taken three months for me to sit down and write about July 13, 2021, when I was named one of Glamour Magazine’s Community College Women of the Year. Since then, I have been riding a wave of emotions
Talking with my boyfriend (an introduction post about him will come once there is more water under that bridge) this morning, I realized how far removed the
Man, I am so in love. It is amazing how someone can be right before your very eyes, yet you don’t notice them. This kind
I love to cook, in case you have not noticed. In my (not so) humble opinion, I tend to be pretty good at it. Recently,
Welcome to week four of anger management coping skills. This week we will go over understanding triggers. If you have missed any part of the series, click here! As always, remember
Welcome to week three of anger management coping skills. This week we will go over diversions and how to use them. If you have missed any part of the series,