Articles & Resources
Four-Legged Loves: Beautiful Joy, Excruciating Pain
For all of you out there who have lost a pet, I want you to know I am thinking of you today. For all of you who understand the joy of loving and the pain of grieving a four-legged-animal, I am here...
From Pain To Power: One Woman’s Journey Through Divorce
The following is an interview with a friend who I will call Lin (she wants to remain Anonymous) who went through an excruciatingly painful divorce and rebuilt her life afterward. She is remarried,...
Moving Through Darkness To Create Light: There Are Lanterns
Caterpillars must end their existence as caterpillars to become butterflies. Diamonds exist after intense heat and pressure. Flowers only bloom after the bud has broken open. Sometimes it takes...
There Are Signs, Look For Them
Nearly a decade ago, I was considering a career change. I was a card carrying member of the WGA and had sporadic on-again-off-again work in film and television that was more off-again than on. While...
Living With Intention — Tips To Setting Intentions For The New Year
Every year, I sit down and set intentions for the year to come. Sometimes, they are specific and goal-oriented. Sometimes they are not. I have come to look forward to this exercise every year. The...
Three Simple Strategies For Getting Through The Holidays Without Resentment, Hate, Or Drama
Let’s keep it simple: Be true. Be kind. Set boundaries. That’s it. Be true. Couldn’t be more clear. Say what you mean, mean what you say. Be true to what you want and need. Don’t want eggnog? Say...
The Perfect Holiday Gift: Free And Backed By Science
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Look no further. I’ve got it right here. And if you’re going through a hard time, or fighting with a partner, or feeling especially stressed out, this is just...
The Worst Moment Of My Life And Why I Am Grateful For It
On November 10, 1991, I told my dad how much I loved him and that I would be okay. I told him everything. I knew it was time. It was just the two of us in that room. I was sixteen. And then he...
News Induced Anxiety — Tips For Coping And Managing
Is the news leaving you feeling anxious and scared? Does it feel like the world is not safe? You are not alone. You can't change the news but there are some things you can do to cope and manage...
So Your Partner’s A Sex Addict. 5 Things You Need To Know
Maybe you discovered that your husband is spending more time with porn than with you. Maybe you found a credit card bill for strip clubs that could buy a car. Maybe you suspect that your partner...