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Allowance

“I do think the allowance experience made me a better money manager. Each Thursday evening, my father would stop on the way home from his factory job to cash his paycheck. After supper, he would sit down at the dining … Continue reading

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Unexpected

My husband and I live near his parents. They are very nice people, but they have a terrible habit of showing up at our house uninvited. Like they’re out doing errands and then they just stop in. Honestly, I do … Continue reading

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Self-Care

Consciously claiming time for your creative practice is a big part of self-care. It can be hard to insist on that time, but it’s important to make yourself a priority and help others understand that you’re not going to short-change … Continue reading

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Things I’d Say if I Were a Therapist That Prove I Shouldn’t Be a Therapist

“Sorry, I don’t take that insurance. Or any insurance. Too complicated.” “How was your week? Are you still clinging to that toxic relationship so that you don’t have to go through the hassle of a breakup?” “Have you ever thought … Continue reading

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Reclaiming Our Power

Maybe you’ve experienced a heartbreak where someone was not honest with you. How can you begin to shape your thoughts and beliefs from self-blame from another’s actions to understand that how people act and respond in life has nothing to … Continue reading

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