Tag Archives: support system
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
Sharing a Roof, and Money, With Adult Kids
Once you’ve decided to welcome an adult child home, then it’s time to set ground rules, says Julie Lythcott-Haims, author of “Your Turn: How to Be an Adult.” Start with a candid conversation about what each party expects. “Get clear … Continue reading
“Grandmothers Raising Grandchildren
I love the op-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Re: “Grandmothers raising grandchildren should be … Continue reading
Presence
It’s opened my eyes to all the different ways there are to have a presence and to make it meaningful When we show up for someone. When we listen. When we do what we say we will. When we say … Continue reading
Grief
Transitions are often softer with hands that know how to hold us.
Real Life of an MSW 