The conventional wisdom declares that child sex abuse (CSA) is so horrendous, so traumatic, so psychologically devastating that survivors, overwhelmingly women, develop long-term post-traumatic stress disorder and deep fears of partner sex,... Read more »
My grandmother hummed all day long. She hummed while she cooked, while she cleaned, while she worked, and while she rested. Her favorite song to hum: “His Eye Is on the Sparrow,”... Read more »
You know all those little repetitive tasks you do day in and day out? The Russians, I found out, have a word for those: byt. Byt refers to the daily business that... Read more »
Dolly Parton’s tragic passing on August 25, 2026, marks the end of an era. She lived with generosity, joy, love, and laughter. Her heart was so big that it is hard to... Read more »
Mona arrived in this world on December 16, 1940, an early Christmas gift to an adoring family. After 85 remarkable years, on the morning of August 4, 2026, she said one final... Read more »
Death has a very powerful way of putting living in perspective. My neighbor died last Thursday evening. Only 30 minutes earlier, he had been blowing leaves in his garden. While he was... Read more »
Source: Amistad Cristiana / Unsplash Most of us don’t think of the option of forgiving life. It might be easier to see that forgiving God is something we’re more comfortable considering. I... Read more »
As an autistic adult, I desire strong connections and a sense of belonging, as most people do. However, sometimes being autistic means I face some barriers to accessing my social needs, which... Read more »
For a long time, I navigated my career by comparing myself to everyone around me. I felt the pressure to climb corporate ladders, apply for high-paying roles, and keep up with standard... Read more »
My father just celebrated his 97th birthday, and I reflected on his role as a parent throughout my lifetime. I have also been studying the psychology of relationships for more than 50... Read more »