Year: 2023
Adolescence: From Dependence to Independence Growing up is exhausting work. As a teenager, I remember feeling like my world revolved around my social life. How I looked, what I wore, what friends I had. As I got older, my world revolved around what classes to take at university, what job to pursue, what city I […]
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validation promotes healing and acceptance as widows face their new reality.
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Last week, I caught up with my college best friend, who I hadn’t spoken with in a few months. During our phone call, she was telling me about her new partner, a woman she began dating earlier this year. My friend described their relationship as “uncomplicated” and “low drama,” with their biggest disagreements to date […]
READ ARTICLELove is a remarkable and complex emotion that can take us on unexpected journeys. It has the power to transform our lives, presenting us with new opportunities for growth and happiness. Today, I want to share my personal story of finding new love and the immense joy it has brought into my life. This is […]
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A grandmother’s thoughts: A Leap of Faith My daughter, Alison and her husband, Tom, just had a baby girl. She was born a month premature and is now about 10 weeks old. They live across the country from me and my husband, so I decided that we should relocate for two months to be close […]
READ ARTICLEUnderstanding that divorce /Breakup is a life-altering event that can bring about a range of emotions, uncertainties, and challenges. Going through the process alone can be overwhelming and isolating. You don’t have to go it alone. A divorce support group is a lifeline available for individuals navigating the stormy waters of divorce.
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In the complex tapestry of human relationships, few bonds hold as much significance as the one between parents and their adult children. This intricate dance of love, history, and shared experiences can be both deeply fulfilling and profoundly challenging.
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Depression significantly affects the sufferer as well as, everyone around them. This is particularly true for partners in an intimate relationship. Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions worldwide. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there was a substantial increase in depression cases in 2020. Studies indicate a 26-28% increase in depressive disorders […]
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Interestingly, individuals who suffer from the symptoms of depression are often still able to function well in the world. The individual symptoms of depression, in and of themselves, may not be very different from feelings many of us frequently experience from time to time.
READ ARTICLEGrieving a parent is complex work As infants, we rely upon our parental figures and caregivers for constant support. We seek them out for food, nourishment, love, and attention. As we grow older, we learn by exploring, expecting stability and availability from our caregivers, as we venture out in the world. Our caregivers are the […]
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