Every person needs and deserves therapy. Maybe not consistently throughout a lifetime, but at least occasionally. Therapy is not just a tool for people with mental illness, disorder, or disability. It’s for everyday folks who could benefit from having someone to talk to (I’m pretty sure that’s all of us!). Therapy has changed my life…
Every marriage has conflict. It’s an unavoidable part of married life. Unfortunately, many couples approach conflict as a situation where one person is pitted against the other. This type of mentality can quickly turn a disagreement into a full-fledged argument that can leave both parties feeling hurt and unheard. The truth is, when it comes…
Do you feel like other moms seem to have it all together? Moms who are always happy, never stressed out or tired, and just seem to do everything better than you do? If so, then this one is for you. I’m here today with a few tips on how to stop comparing yourself to other…
I have had a lot of negative feelings about my body since becoming a mom. Although it functions in (mostly) the same ways it did before having children, it looks much different. I’ve really struggled with accepting this new form. My dissatisfaction with my body led me down a path of exploring body positivity. According…
Housework can be a major source of stress for married and cohabitating couples. It’s not uncommon for one partner to feel like they are carrying the majority of the load while the other partner does little or nothing. This can lead to resentment and tension in the relationship. It is important that both partners equally…
Separation is often seen as the end inevitable first step toward divorce, but it doesn’t have to be. Going through a separation can actually heal your marriage, if you’re doing the right things. The right things include going to therapy, having accountability partners, staying in contact, and having clear boundaries and expectations. My husband and…
My kids play a lot of Among Us. I often hear them yelling from the other room about finding the “imposter,” and I’ll be honest, I still don’t totally understand what it means. I guess they’re trying to find the imposter and expose it? Get rid of it? Ask it if it wants to join…
Honesty, sometimes I wish people would just keep their well meaning but ultimately unhelpful “advice” to themselves. I’ve heard a lot of useless advice from people over the years, but never as much as I’ve heard about motherhood. Here are a few of my favorites: 1. Sleep when baby sleeps. Okay, Susan. Should I also…
Having date nights is such an important part of maintaining a healthy marriage, particularly after children come into the picture. But keeping up with regular and consistent date nights can be challenging, particularly in present times when everyone is tightening their belts to ride out the economy. Finding qualified babysitters can present its own challenge,…
I think just about everyone has heard the expression, “you can’t pour from an empty cup.” The first time my therapist said it to me, I had to hold back an eye roll. Yeah, yeah, I know. I need to take care of myself first. I get it. I bet you’re gonna tell me next…
