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Tips and Quotes for When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed
“Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it’s faced. “-James Baldwin Overwhelm: to overcome completely in mind or feeling. The feeling of overwhelm is something that I feel just about every day. There are times when I dread going to sleep because the thought of dealing with my…
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Parenting Reflections: Learning and Growing with My Children
Last week, my oldest son asked me if I wanted to go to get some frozen yogurt with him after work. I felt honored that he would even ask me. He’s now 16, and it’s been hard to connect with him since he became a teenager. Needless to say, I jumped on the opportunity to…
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Overcoming Childhood Trauma: Embracing Self-Worth Without Fatherly Validation
One of the most bittersweet, yet painful things about my stepfather leaving our lives was having to face the reality of my relationship with my dad. When we were young, and my parents were together, he was always there, and there were special times that he would take us to our favorite playgrounds and make…
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From Adversity to Empowerment: Recognizing Choices and Building Confidence in Work and Life
“Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious and you get to decide how you use them. You teach people how to treat you by deciding what you will and won’t accept.” —Anna Taylor, writer As the seasons are changing and the flowers are starting to bloom, I can’t help but…
She Gracefully Prevails 