Tag Archives: transition

Honor the empty seat

“Loneliness is the most difficult when we are surrounded by people. It is ourselves we are missing?”- calendar page Under the best of circumstances, holidays can be hard for families. Do you spend it with his family or yours? What … Continue reading

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Extra Money and Home Project Dreams

I have finally completed my kitchen remodel project after three years (I always find it best to live in a space for a while before you go changing things). One may ask (and some have asked) why it has taken … Continue reading

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Turning 21: Am I An Adult?

As I exited the foster-care system, one thing that would have helped me is having the opportunity to take classes on living independently. I was enrolled in the state’s Independent Living Program (ILP), but it didn’t prepare me to be … Continue reading

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Planting a seed

   Fall is a time of cooling temperatures, signs of a new season, and new plans. Plants in my garden are starting to die back and I’m starting to plan for which ones will be making the transition to winter … Continue reading

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