A Counselor-Mom’s Guide to Postpartum Anxiety, Motherhood Boundaries, and Staying Present During the Holidays The holiday season has a magical way of bringing out two very different versions of us: The sentimental mom who wants to soak up every cozy moment with her little ones,…
People pleasers, stand up! Most of us have been there, looking ahead to the holidays and already dreading the busyness that’s about to unfold. And as if the packed schedules weren’t enough, we pile on the pressure of worrying about what our family members will…
Recently, I was pruning the rose bushes alongside my house. Every year around mid-March, I approach this task with some uneasiness and a bit of apprehension. As I stare at the scraggly branches – honestly, they look kind of dead – I am always hesitant…
Ever wondered why you’re the one sending a dozen consecutive texts when your partner doesn’t respond for an hour? Or perhaps you’re the type who gets an involuntary eye twitch when someone suggests “defining the relationship”? Well, grab your emotional baggage because we’re about to…