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I think many of us forget to appreciate the earlier, more flawed version of ourselves. Like to many others, high school was a very painful time for me. When I look back, I am so grateful for how far I have come and that I…

Addiction is an epidemic in this country and the pandemic has done nothing but intensify things. I often hear from clients who have developed addictions that they are not really addicts or alcoholics because they have a reason for using. But everyone who develops an…

By this definition I think we all qualify as heroes for having endured and made it through last year. Just by making it through to be here to read this post today, you have shown incredible strength and perseverance. I am so proud of you!…

We all have power. If nothing else we have the power to choose how we approach life and any particular situation. But many are taught that they do not have any power. This often accomplished in abusive, controlling and toxic relationships. It is in the…

Not everyone has a biological family that is healthy enough and loving enough. And at this holiday time with all of this talk of family, I want you to know I see you. Sometimes people are orphans, despite having living family. If you feel this…

As a therapist I am a holder of hope for my clients. I hold onto the hope that they can get better, that their lives and their futures can be brighter. I hold onto those hopes for them as they often cannot see it for…