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Category Archives: Relationships

Surviving the Holiday Season: Tips to Protect Your Peace

Author: Jennifer Burch, MA LPC   Introduction: Embracing Joy While Managing Stress The holiday season is a time of joy, laughter, and togetherness, but it can also become a whirlwind of obligations and stress. As women, we often feel the pressure to create magical moments for our families while managing our emotional well-being. This year, […]

Voluntary Open Adoption and Could It Be for Me

Voluntary Open Adoption and Could It Be for Me

Maybe open adoption has crossed your mind, but it’s one of those options you quickly pushed aside—maybe because of things you’ve heard or because it just feels too heavy.  But what if adoption today is different from what you’ve been told? If you’re feeling lost and unsure what to do next, that’s completely normal. It […]

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Listening with Purpose: Building Bridges in a Divided World

In today’s world, people seem less willing to accept differing viewpoints. Even when presented with facts, personal agendas can overshadow rational thought. It feels like anger and emotion dominate, leaving little room for understanding someone else’s perspective or finding common ground. While I’m not perfect in this regard, I strive to keep an open mind. […]

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From Isolation to Community: The Journey to Meaningful Connections and Support

Loneliness is something I’ve frequently felt throughout my life. Like many, my memories of loneliness begin with school, where I often felt isolated and sad. Questions like, “Why wasn’t I invited to that party?” and “Why don’t I have any friends?” haunted me. It reminds me of that silly saying, “Nobody likes me, everybody hates […]

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A Flag’s Tale: Helping the Community

Author: Jami McDermott, Outreach Coordinator I am the American flag, and I have flown proudly over this country for many years. My stars and stripes represent the dreams and efforts of a nation built on values like liberty, justice, equality, and compassion. Today, I want to share some moments I’ve seen through the years of […]

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8 Reasons To Value Sisterhood Today & Everyday

Growing up as an only child, there wasn’t much I wanted more than to be (and to have) a sister. My first two years of high school were spent within an all-girl class setting, and as I began to form deep, familial-like bonds with other young women my age, I quickly learned what sisterhood is […]