Laughing Through Pain

Laughing Through Pain

Sometimes when I’m having a bad day or things aren’t going my way, I get caught in the trap. You know, the “No one understands” or the “my hurt is worse than your hurt” trap. When I realize that I am feeding into this type of...
Single Bells, Single Bells, Single All the Way!

Single Bells, Single Bells, Single All the Way!

Okay, let’s just get this out of the way; being single during the holiday season is the pits! In fact, it’s some people’s worst nightmare. They end up staying with the wrong person through the beginning of the new year (or even longer) just so they don’t have to spend...
When You Don’t Always Come Together

When You Don’t Always Come Together

We all know the holidays are typically the ultimate season for family time. It’s normally the time each year when loved ones, near and far, join together in celebration of togetherness. However, sometimes it doesn’t always work out that way, and we’re left feeling...
What if the Holidays Aren’t so Merry for Everyone?

What if the Holidays Aren’t so Merry for Everyone?

If you are anything like me, you’d like to say that the holidays only bring about this heightened joyous spirit compared to the rest of the year. But in reality, that just isn’t so for me or for many people out there. In fact, according to a Principle Financial Group...
Starting Somewhere

Starting Somewhere

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve noticed that people respond to similar situations in different ways. For instance, when faced with what seems like an overwhelming task, I’ve met people that get paralyzed and need help moving ahead. I have also met people...
Boundaries

Boundaries

The journey to healing not only benefits from healthy boundaries, but it also requires them. Sometimes we don’t really know what healthy boundaries look like. I certainly didn’t know when I started my journey. Quite frankly, a lack of boundaries can look different for...

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