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I used to be a staunch churchgoer until the preaching left an unsettling feeling. A lot of what was being fed to me from the pulpit did not sit well with my core beliefs and common sense. Things felt “off” and weren’t adding up with reasoning and logic. I eventually stopped attending church. I suspect … Read more
I feel like I encounter the word “toxic” every other day; toxic partner, toxic friendship, but we can all agree the subject attracts lots of attention when the toxic person in question is someone important in your life – like your own mother. So how do you deal with a toxic mother? Well, in this … Read more
Making friends seemingly gets harder as we age. As an adult, approaching someone you don’t really know and attempting to strike up a conversation can be quite intimidating. So it’s no surprise that a lot of people struggle to make friends in community college. Still, we believe that creating those new bonds is possible. In … Read more
Every time someone asks me, “Are narcissists evil,” on my blog or podcast, I hesitate before answering. I know my emotions will cloud my judgment after having dealt with several narcissists over the course of my life. Somehow, narcissists are misunderstood as terrible people to avoid. It’s unfair because the tendency to exploit, manipulate, or inflict harm … Read more
There is a lot of information out there on parenting a child with ADHD or being an adult with ADHD. Surprisingly, however, it is rather difficult to find information on dealing with the frustrations and exhaustion associated with being married to someone with ADHD. Partners in this kind of relationship can easily become overwhelmed and … Read more
One of the greatest traits one can demonstrate to another is empathy. Empathy is a lifeline others offer to us in unfavorable life situations. These helpful words of encouragement are like a dam that stops the flowing river of our tears. Whether it be sickness, disease, poverty, crisis, grief, or other unfortunate situations, it’s comforting … Read more
I am a happy person, but I’m human, so I’m capable of having a bad day. With that said, people often tell me, “You have a beautiful smile”, and/or variations of, “You’re a hard worker”. There’s something about people complimenting my smile that always felt special… especially when I lived in places that aren’t so … Read more
I recently went to coffee with a good friend of mine. She is a mother of four and holds a demanding full-time job. Her husband is wonderful and always helps out with the kids and the running of the household. She seemed distressed on our coffee date and kept telling me she wasn’t doing enough … Read more
“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” Mignon McLaughlin. In reality, this can be difficult to do. If you’re having trouble in your marriage or just need a reset, affirmations can help. Consistently repeating affirmations can strengthen your bond as a couple and allow your marriage to thrive. … Read more
Looking for a new, entertaining way to spend quality time with your family? Board games may be a bit traditional, but they are still as popular as ever. Especially during the pandemic, when people were advised to stay home as much as possible, board games found their way back into a lot of families’ home … Read more