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“Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.” Nelson Mandela One of the hardest actions to take with someone else is to forgive them. This time of year is a good time to reflect on the challenges and power of forgiveness. Growing up in a family of six kids ensured […]
Filed Under: Mental Health, Parenting Tagged With: Parenting, Relationship Repair
The Divorce Journey The Holiday season has come and gone. 2020 is upon us. It is a time for New Year’s resolutions, fresh starts, dropping bad habits and for some of us, time to exit our marriage. Divorce attorneys will tell you January can be a busy time for people initiating divorce proceedings. To avoid […]
Filed Under: Divorce, Marriage Tagged With: Divorce, Marriage, Marriage Troubles
The origins of our Thanksgiving holiday celebrate two cultures coming together to help and enrich each others lives. It could be argued that, for the Pilgrims, this was necessary for their survival! Native Americans had at their disposal significant networks of support that allowed them to survive and thrive. Our individualistic culture fuels the delusion […]
As Thanksgiving approaches, we all begin to reflect on the many blessings in our lives. This year I am particularly grateful for all the grass I have had to mow in my life. This past summer, it seemed like I had to mow my lawn every other day just to keep up. Sometimes it was […]
Author and Couples Therapist Ester Perel, said that for most couples, “Sex is easier to do, than to talk about.” Those of us raised in the Midwest can probably relate to what Ester Perel’s is saying. Sexual intimacy is not something many of us feel comfortable discussing with one another. Yet honesty and healthy communication […]
