Tag Archives: acknowledgment
Emotions
experiences emotions differently. The first step is to bring a sense of openness to a negative emotion, an acknowledgment of what is happening, by asking yourself: What am I experiencing right now? The goal is not to clear or push … Continue reading
Saying No
Setting boundaries and saying no can actually preserve, not destroy, relationships, because it can help prevent feelings of frustration and resentment that can harm connections.- Malcom Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the … Continue reading
Manners
A recent query from “Perplexed in Suburbia” asked why people under the age of 50 don’t return friendly “hellos.” I posited that this might be a regional issue, but also asked readers if my generation has raised a generation of … Continue reading
Family Boundaries
My son revealed to me that years ago, an older male family member propositioned him to have sex. This apparently took place at a holiday dinner where some heavy drinking had occurred (which was not unusual), and after his father … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 
Expressing Gratitude
I recently received a message that reminded me how meaningful it is to express appreciation. I let myself sit with how nice it is to be able to express appreciation. It is so nice to be able to say, “Thank … Continue reading →