This is Part 3 of a series on loved ones in health decline. Read Part 1 and Part 2 here. The adage “You can’t pour from an empty cup” seems trite and... Read more »
For those of us who grew up in dysfunctional and/or chaotic households, control may have been a tool we used to cope with the uncontrollable. However, as you probably know, the belief... Read more »
Recently, I came across an outstanding book that combined two of my favorite topics: happiness and love. It’s called How to Feel Loved: The Five Mindsets That Get You More of What... Read more »
Have you ever worried about a loved one’s mental health? You are not alone if you’ve ever had the thoughts, “I think they need therapy” or “ I wish they would go... Read more »
If you’ve ever read What to Expect When You’re Expecting, you’ll know how reassuring it is to have a clear, compassionate guide during life’s biggest transitions. But what about the opposite end... Read more »
with Izzy Goncalves Supporting a loved one with serious mental illness (SMI) can be filled with challenges, misunderstandings, and emotional strain. Stigma and stereotype toward SMI can increase conflict between caregivers and... Read more »
We all know that it is normal to feel sad for a while when we lose a loved one, but grief is often much bigger than just sadness, making it hard to... Read more »