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Dealing with the Holidays After Loss
Dealing with loss is hard at any time of the year. But the holiday season is harder. When tis the season to be jolly is blasting over the airwaves…
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What In The World Does It Mean To Be Kind?
Many say our world needs more kindness. But what does it really mean to be kind? Is it just being nice instead of being mean? Being nice doesn’t sound…
Why You Need to Love & Own Your Life
You have one life to live. Just one. Your life and who you are today is due in part to how you grew up. Your family dynamics, financial situation,…
The Courage of Parenting When You Have A History of Trauma
~ Validation and encouragement for parents with a history of trauma and for their children. By Gretchen Schmelzer. ~ This is for all of you parents who lived through…
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3 Things Easter Speaks to Everyone
Easter is important to me. It’s foundational to my faith. But not everyone shares my faith. Even so, Easter speaks to everyone. I was told that more people go…