Tag Archives: family
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
former caregivers
former caregivers who are struggling with what comes next. This is such an important and often overlooked stage of the caregiving journey. Here are a few gentle suggestions for anyone in the post-caregiving chapter: The next chapter of post-caregiving requires time, … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 