Tag Archives: support system
HELP
I’m going through some tough times. I’ve always been strong and independent, and I think I’ve also been a good friend. I know my old friends care about me, but I need more right now, but I don’t know how … Continue reading
Mother’s Love
In the winter of my 40th year, I received a cancer diagnosis that required major surgery. I packed my hospital bag and kissed my spouse, toddler and baby goodbye. While there, a Canadian storm pelted the area with every precipitation … Continue reading
Check your Circle
Check your circle. “Take stock of who’s on your team adding value and who’s subtracting and contributing to division,” says Rhonda Mattox, M.D., a psychiatrist in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Pay close attention to how you feel when you’re with people. Ask … Continue reading
Tap Your Family and Friends
Brace yourself—this next task may make you feel vulnerable because it explores whether how you see yourself is similar to how other people see you. Write down the five words that you think best describe you. Then ask ten of … Continue reading
Helping Hand
Dear God, help me hold space for those around me. There are a lot of feelings at this time of year, and the greatest gift I could offer is to help someone feel seen and heard. Amen. Positively Purging-I welcome … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 