Love Beyond Loss :: A Mother's Day Tale of Resilience and Healing
Mother's Day is a time of joy for many, a celebration of mothers and the love they provide. Yet, for those who have lost their own mothers, it’s often...
Being A Good Mom Means Being A Regulated Mom
The one thing that I did not anticipate when having children was how imperative it would be to be able to regulate my emotions when my tiny humans are overstimulated and...
The World's Okayest Mom
The truth is, I'm burnt out.
I'm sure many of you can relate. The pressures of being an awesome mom, an amazing wife, a top level employee, an expert financial advisor, a nurse, a mediator, a party...
When Life Gets Hectic :: Local Services That Are My Lifeline
Some weeks, life throws everything at you, and keeping up feels like drowning off a deserted island. It's the inevitable chaos that accompanies busy holiday seasons, work deadlines converging,...
40 Is NOT The New 20
“40 is the new 20.” I’m sure you’ve heard this metaphor or metaphors like this before. I am not sure how it came about but I’m certain that person was not 40+.
In 2023 I...
4 Words for 2024...
2024 is here, ready or not! A new year means new beginnings.
Recently, I saw this image on Facebook about words you see will be your Mantra for 2024.
I will share my four words, the definitions, and...
The Sunday Scaries :: 3 Tips On How To Manage Them
It’s Sunday evening about 6ish. And I am done. Simply done. Over it. Overs stimulated. Over touched. Want to be left alone!
If I hear my name one more time...
Living The Soft Life
Lately, my social media feeds have been full of videos, reels, and posts about the soft girl era. So just what is this soft girl era? This thought is said to have originated amongst Nigerian social...
Why I Talked To My Daughter About Suicide
Despite being a therapist, at times, I find it incredibly challenging to have more serious or in-depth conversations with my teenager. I am often thoughtful when interacting with my teen clients, but...
Body Image and Teen Girls
In today’s world filled with Tik Tok trends, influencers, and insta-worthy pics, body image issues with teen girls seem to be on the rise. One article in The Journal of Eating Disorders suggests that there...