“You will survive and find meaning in the chaos. To continue does not mean to let go. "~ Mary VanHaute I was ten years old when I discovered the truth. He didn't fall. He wasn't pushed. It wasn't an accident. He jumped. Suicide is not an easy-to-explain concept for a six-year-old and even less for her younger siblings. That's why…
"The truth is you will never be able to please everyone, so stop trying. Remember, the sun will keep shining even if some people get over annoy the light in their eyes. You have full permission to shine. "~ Unknown I used to be a rebel. I was the girl at the party who rolled into a room and awestruck…
“Some people will simply reject you because you shine too brightly for them. That's okay. Keep shining. "~ Mandy Hale After I finished school, I looked forward to moving on with life. I thought about the career I had hoped for, where I wanted to live and the things I wanted to achieve. After starting as a secondary school English…
"I've met people who are competitive and unfriendly, but when you get to know them, you realize that they are vulnerable – that skipper or reluctance is because they are furiously cycling underneath them." ~ Matthew Macfadyen It was impossible to miss the dismissive gesture and disgusting look on her face in response to my comment. "You radiate empathy", I…
“A lot of people want to ride in the limousine with you, but they want someone to pick up the bus if the limo breaks.” ~ Oprah Winfrey “How on earth am I supposed to survive? I have no friends at all! " These were the thoughts that went through my head when I set foot in London for the…
Does stress cause sleepless nights or does lack of sleep cause stress? Both apply to me, especially since I became parents, and I suspect you also. When life becomes challenging, it is difficult to turn off the brain at night. You know that it is important to have a good night's sleep. They know that the day you are rested,…
“ Sometimes we sabotage ourselves when things seem to be going well. Perhaps this is a way to express our fear about whether it is okay for us to have a better life. "~ Maureen Brady Have you ever decided to try something new – like entering into a new relationship or doing something that will help you achieve success…
“Resilience is about being able to overcome the unexpected. Sustainability is about survival. The goal of resilience is to thrive. “~ Jamais Cascio The pandemic has forced us to avoid people, to isolate ourselves and to keep ourselves to ourselves. It seems like you are in a position where you don't have many options. You can't hang out freely with…
"The answer to the pain of grief is not how to free oneself from it, but how to support oneself in it." ~ Unknown Since I lost my husband Matt to cancer over eight months ago when I was only thirty-nine, I have noticed so many changes in myself, and one of those changes is a strong sense of protection…
"Only recently did I realize that you don't want to hide, suppress or suppress yourself when you are different." ~ Amy Gerstler I grew up in the traditional times of the sixties and seventies. Dad went to work and earned the family income while mom worked at home and raised her children. We were a family of seven. My brother…