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Unwelcomed Family Vists

My younger cousin, “Thomas,” recently moved close enough to make visits between us possible. Thomas is married to a lovely woman. They’ve extended an invitation to me, my husband, and adult children, to come to their new place for dinner. … Continue reading

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Fierce Self-Compassion

Ultimately, wisdom is needed to determine how, when, and where to draw boundaries, ask for what we need, improve our relationship interactions or perhaps even to end unhealthy partnerships. But wisdom can’t emerge without the inner strength, warmth, and stability … Continue reading

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Reclaiming our Power

Maybe you projected your kindness and good heartedness onto other people in the past. thinking that just because you’re an honest and forthright person, other people think and operate just like you. You end up in many situations where you … Continue reading

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Wisdom

Ultimately, wisdom is needed to determine how, when, and where to draw boundaries, ask for what we need, improve our relationship interactions or perhaps even to end unhealthy partnerships. But wisdom can’t emerge without the inner strength, warmth, and stability … Continue reading

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Enough

I have a person I would consider my best friend, almost a sister. However, I’m noticing over the last few years that I am the person she complains to — understandable, she has a terrible husband and job — which … Continue reading

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