Grace After Goodbye: Raising Amazing Children Beyond Divorce

After divorce, the journey of motherhood unfurls in unexpected patterns—each cord intertwined with tenderness and complexity. The quiet weight of guilt becomes all the more intricate, imbued with new shades of longing, regret, and fierce love. Traversing this landscape, mothers are called to a profound form of grace—one that acknowledges their humanity while celebrating their […]

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When the World Pauses: The Emotional Toll of the Government Shutdown

When the government shuts down, it doesn’t just close buildings or delay paychecks — it closes the rhythm of people’s lives. For thousands of dedicated public servants, the shutdown is not simply an “administrative pause.” It’s an emotional earthquake that rattles confidence, stability, and identity. Behind every furlough notice is a person — a teacher […]

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Saying Goodbye to a Friendship After 50: A Tender Act of Courage

Friendship after 50 carries a depth unlike almost any other bond. These are the relationships built not just on shared interests, but on decades of memories—birthdays celebrated, tears comforted, triumphs cheered, and late-night conversations held when the world felt upside down. Friendships at this stage in life are woven with threads of tenderness, wisdom, and […]

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Love Is Messy—And That’s Where Its Power Lies

Love’s Twists and Turns Love rarely unfolds in a tidy or predictable way. The path takes unexpected turns, twisting and dipping through both joyful highs and uncomfortable lows. If you’ve ever fallen in love, you know this feeling: romance starts off like a wild ride, but true closeness grows when you both learn how to […]

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Two Homes, One Heart: A Reflection on Shared Spaces and Childhood Custody

By Dr. Latasha D. McFarland (Harrison) A New Season, Liminal and Unsettled As adulthood unfurls in unexpected directions, I find myself living an experience I could not have anticipated—one which has quietly stirred the deep waters of empathy within me and unearthed a gentle grief I had assumed was long at rest. Recently, I entered […]

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Healing After Heartbreak: A Guide for Women After Divorce or Separation

Divorce or a major breakup isn’t just a separation—it often feels like the unraveling of an entire life. For many women, the ending of a relationship brings layered grief: not just for what was lost, but for who they thought they’d become, the future they imagined, and the version of themselves that was wrapped inside […]

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Love’s Journey: A Unique Path for BIPOC Couples

Love is a beautiful journey, but for many BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) couples, relationships exist within a unique landscape—one shaped by cultural expectations, generational trauma, systemic challenges, and the desire to create something strong, joyful, and lasting. Navigating love while carrying these layers can be challenging, but healing is possible. The Getting […]

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One Couple Navigating the Relationship Cycle

Joshua sat on the park bench, watching the golden leaves drift to the ground. Beside him, Brianna gazed at the quiet lake, her fingers entwined with his. It was peaceful now, but they both knew their love had weathered storms. Love was never just a straight path—it was a cycle, a relationship journey. The Romance […]

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The Minimizer/Maximizer Dance

The Imago Dance: Understanding Relationship Dynamics Imago Theory, developed by Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt, provides a relational framework that examines how childhood experiences shape adult relationships. At the heart of this theory lies the dynamic interplay between minimizers and maximizers, creating a unique relational dance that can either lead to misunderstanding or become a […]

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Grieving the Loss of a Spouse

Grief Seen Through the Imago Lens The loss of a spouse is a profound journey that touches the deepest parts of our being. Through the lens of Imago therapy, we can view this experience as an opportunity for healing and growth, even amidst the pain. The loss of a partner often reawakens childhood wounds and […]

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