The holiday season is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many, it can also be one of the most stressful. Between family gatherings, gift giving, and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The pressures to create perfect memories and navigate holiday stressors like financial burden, maintaining mental […]
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Alopecia Areata: Michelle’s Journey to Redefine Beauty and Herself
At nineteen, Michelle was a positive and confident young woman. She was so proud of her favorite physical feature—long, flowing strawberry-blonde hair. She hadn’t heard of the term Alopecia Areata before, but it would change her life. She planned to grow her hair down to her waist, weaving it into her identity, a symbol of […]
How Learning to Express Gratitude Can Improve Your Life
In recent years, expressing gratitude has become a widely recognized tool for enhancing mental well-being and building resilience. Whether it’s through a simple “thank you” or a more profound reflection on life’s blessings, gratitude helps us shift our focus from what we lack to what we already have. This shift can foster more positive emotions, […]
How The Fall Season Inspires Reflection and Letting Go
When is the official start of the fall season in the Northern Hemisphere? Does it begin in early September, late August, or at the Autumn equinox? Ask multiple people when fall begins, and you’ll likely have some different answers. The First Day of the Fall Season For me, it commences when autumn foliage begins appearing, […]
Snow Quotes: Appreciating Nature’s Silent Gift
Snow blankets the earth in a serene quietness, transforming the world into a magical landscape of white. Its beauty inspires awe, reminding us to slow down and appreciate the stillness. From delicate snowflakes to vast expanses of snowy fields, snow captivates with its tranquility. Snow quotes remind us that snow has a magical way of […]
Christmas Quotes for Spreading Cheer & Embracing Holiday Spirit
These Christmas quotes will remind you of the true spirit of the holiday season, no matter what that season looks like for you this year. Let go of the stereotypical expectations that Christmas brings and instead illuminate your heart with the profound and special meaning of Christmastime! This compilation of the best Christmas quotes will […]
From a Suicide Survivor: A Story of Loss, Resilience, and Advocacy
The early years of my life were marked by struggles with body image, feelings of isolation, and a deep sense of not belonging. As a suicide survivor, I now reflect on the pain and insecurities that nearly consumed me. Society’s impossible standards and the silence surrounding mental health shaped who I am today. I hope […]
Winter Solstice Traditions to Honor the Light & Renew the Soul
The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, and is a powerful reminder of the cycles of nature. It’s the turning point when the days gradually begin to lengthen again, and is known as a time of deep stillness and introspection. For many cultures throughout history, the winter solstice has […]
Healing Generational Trauma: Reclaiming Your Self-Worth
Written by: Sara Beth Wald This was a really difficult post to sit down and write. Who knew healing generational trauma would sneak up on me this way? In fact, I missed the deadline by three days, which is a big deal for me. Back in my columnist days, I gave birth on a Monday […]
Healing From Childhood Trauma: A Long Journey to Finding Myself
I started out as a bewildered traveler when I embarked on my journey of healing from childhood trauma in August 2022. I had no idea what it would involve. There was no map and only a vague impression of my destination. Let’s just say I took the meandering, scenic route. I didn’t understand what healing […]