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Not a Weakness

Think of being emotional as a strength, not a weakness…I used to be told I was too emotional all the time, and I felt shame and brokenness when people pointed it out. With time, I came to understand that this … Continue reading

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Finding a Therapist

What if I can’t afford it? Even if your therapist doesn’t take insurance your plan may reimburse a portion of the fee, and some therapists will negotiate lower rates if you pay out of pocket. Alternatively, your company’s employee assistance … Continue reading

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The Voice of the Father

My friend’s father died recently. When he got sick, his condition deteriorated quickly, and in a matter of days he was gone. My friend and his dad always had a strong relationship, but there were still so many questions to … Continue reading

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Walk of Love

I traveled from New York to Leiden to visit my mother who was ailing with advanced lung disease. On my first morning, groggy with jet lag, I found her at my bedside, holding my favorite biscuits. “How did you get … Continue reading

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Prepare for Many Hats

“Our jobs involve so much more than just ‘design’ and the profession is way more grit than glamour, despite how it looks on social media. In addition to designing/decorating, we are part-time therapists, psychics, sociologists, bookkeepers, carpenters, plumbers, lifestyle concierges. … Continue reading

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