Change is hard. Many of us, perhaps our children in particular, experience a lot of unexpected changes these days. Some changes can feel devastating, but even the best changes can carry a bit of stress along with them. In any…
Anxiety Books for Kids
Over the last year and a half I’ve watched as stress, anxiety, and fear have increased in my clients. Some of it is concerning “normal” things, but much of it is concerning the new events we’ve experienced since March 2020….
Hope in the Loss: A Terminal Pregnancy Story with Paige Bennett
Paige is one of my oldest and closest friends. We grew up in the same hometown and became the best of friends in high school. We’ve remained close despite living across the country from each other for many years. I’ll…
Summer of Dresses
I was trying on shorts from summer 2019 this weekend (because who knows what I wore during summer 2020) and it dawned on me-I WILL NOT spend this summer uncomfortable in too small clothes. I CANNOT be squeezed. I won’t…
Hope in the Healing: An Interview with Mary of Mary & Crew
Back in January 2020, just weeks before the world seemed to fall apart, Mary of Mary & Crew was diagnosed with an aggressive type of breast cancer. In the midst of a scary diagnosis, an overwhelming pandemic, and raising three…
Hope in the Broken: Jennifer Williams of Her Southern Charm Blog
Divorce can be a very lonely place. As I first began working as a therapist years ago, I think what stood out to me most about it was the level of loss involved–the loss of a partner, the loss of…
