It Hurts to be Al…

It Hurts to be Al…

This is the ninth month of the year. Today, I met with my 17th suicide client for the year. Most of these have been young people (Male) who feel unwanted, abandoned, unworthy, or/and that the world would be better off without them. But this is simply not true. You are...
Can You Take Some Time to Help This Child?

Can You Take Some Time to Help This Child?

Everyone has felt some shame at some point in their life. Shame causes us to feel different, to feel judged. The wound of sexual abuse intensifies this shame and we begin to wonder if something is wrong with us. It can make us afraid to talk to the very people whom we...
Where Has Summer Gone?

Where Has Summer Gone?

As summer winds to a close, did you wish you could have found the time to spend more time relaxing? In this strange summer of Covid-19 and masks, fear and lock downs; did you stop to take care of your own mental health – ‘cause I know you were busy caring for everyone...
The Joys of Summer – Meditation

The Joys of Summer – Meditation

My meditation is easy, complete, and enjoyable. I use meditation to bring focus to my goals and plans. When I focus, I am able to see what I really want from my life. I take that vision and make it a reality through my actions. In doing this for myself, I see how to...
Grief Support

Grief Support

How To Be Supportive In Times Of Grief   Good Grief! was an exclamation I often heard when as children our mother was dismayed and trust me, you didn’t want to be around for long once those words had been uttered!!!! During this past year, how many times have you...
Broken Pieces

Broken Pieces

Broken Pieces   So, today I am here at home, lying in bed in total pain, just feeling sorry for myself , and yes – feeling a bit lonely cause there is no one to care for me. But this is a choice that I made – a choice to be single – to be alone. At this...

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