Tag Archives: family
Visit or Call Loved Ones
The sweetest holiday memories are often spent with those we love. Take time to spend with loved ones you don’t get to see or talk to often. If you live far away, schedule a phone date with them. Positively Purging-I … Continue reading
Cooking, Stories, and Something Bigger
For Dr. Amani, the holidays mean gathering in the kitchen, each family member preparing a dish passed down from their elders. As they cook, stories flow about old family gatherings, lessons learned around the table, the people who came before. … Continue reading
Dinner Conversation: Honoring LGBTQ+
If someone in your family is queer or trans, the holidays might already feel heavy for them. Here’s how to make sure they know they’re welcome: Use the right names and pronouns. If you mess up, correct yourself quickly and move … Continue reading
Dinner Conversation: For Family Members
For Family Members: Questions to Ask (and Avoid) Some questions feel like love. Others feel like audits. Here’s the difference: Instead of asking: “So when are you going to settle down?” “Why are you still single?” “Don’t you want kids?” Try: “How … Continue reading
family
It’s 100% ok to cut off contact with family. Blood isn’t thicker in some cases. Your family can hurt you and mess your life up the worst Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 