Searching for a Roommate Online? How to Protect Yourself from the Most Common Scams
Open to the idea of living with a roommate to save on monthly costs, but worried about charting the unknown on internet listing sites? Having a hard time keeping up with all of the latest scams that may pop up during an online roommate search?
Read MoreDo the Holidays Trigger Binge Eating for You?
If you’re like many of the women I work with, holiday gatherings aren’t exactly a scene out of a Hallmark movie. Whether it’s an obnoxious food pusher that you can’t say no to, sibling rivalry that rears its ugly head, or the unrealistic expectations that seem…
Read MoreDo We Have Mature Relationships with Others?
Our relationships with others can make life a delight. If our lives are full of family and friends with whom we have a loving and fulfilling relationship, we have a treasure beyond price. When we’re sad, they can help us lift our spirits…
Read MoreMaking Friends on Foreign Shores Is an Adventure
Developing friendships on foreign shores is an acid test of fortitude. Each time zone crossed takes you further into unchartered territory. Different languages. Tweaked cultural and social mores. You’ve transplanted yourself into a world…
Read MoreGaslighting! Word of the Year but Nothing New
Gaslighting. What does the word evoke? I planned on writing an article about it, but Merriam-Webster beat me to it, crowning gaslighting as the word of the year. Therapists have been familiar with gaslighting prior to its 2022 coronation…
Read MoreWhen People Ask About My Estranged Children… What Can I Say?
Being an abandoned mom is more widespread than most people think. When asked about estranged children (parents, or family members), we are put in the awkward position of what to say. Saying too much, not saying enough…
Read More4 Positive Ways to Deal with Loneliness Over the Holidays
We can be sailing along just fine – independent, self-contained, pursuing our own interests, plenty of friends, regular contact with family members, and then boom! – the holidays come upon us and we feel like our ship starts to sink…
Read More72 Best Christmas Quotes
Want to get into the Christmas spirit? One sure-fire way to do that is to read quotes about Christmas. You can use some of these quotes in your social media posts or in your Christmas cards and greetings. We’ve pulled together 72…
Read MoreThe Joy of the Thanksgiving Stories
Ever since my childhood, Thanksgiving has been my favorite holiday. It was a time for us all to come together to share stories and connect. I recall my mother spending several weeks preparing for the festivities…
Read MoreOne Woman’s Memoir Writing Journey
In the pandemic, with days on end of isolation and worry, writing was found to be cathartic. Some of you may have used the time wisely and now you are able to look back and see that it was a very constructive time.
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