Welcome to the first post in our new series, Birth Stories. We'll post a new birth story each Monday throughout August and September. Be sure to check back each week for a new story!
My first and only pregnancy occurred...
Humans are social creatures requiring great friends - companionship, camaraderie and connection from an inner circle as a way to not only survive, but thrive. Without the vital connections of others, we feel lonely, and begin to develop mental...
As a mom of a two-year-old who is terrified of any kind of medical professional, the last thing I want to do is take her to the emergency room. At the same time, I know life is unpredictable and...
I think it’s safe to say the most-asked question this time of year is, “What are you doing this summer?” Some of us have far-away trips planned, while others are finally taking that staycation to Great Wolf Lodge they’ve...
Every drugstore in America today showcases aisle upon aisle of thickly stocked, budget-friendly skincare options. Head into any department store and you'll find the same, albeit with sleeker packaging, higher prices, and prettier salespeople. Then account for the fact...
In my job as a marriage and family therapist, when I suggest meditation as a suggested method of finding personal joy and internal happiness, I almost always get a slight eye roll, if not a full-on, eyes-to-the-ceiling sigh. Honestly,...
The seven-year itch is a psychological term that suggests that happiness in a relationship declines after around year seven of a marriage.
Source: Wikipedia
On the eve of my seventh wedding anniversary, after a long, exhausting fight, I lie in bed...
One year ago today, on May 23rd, 2017, I very nervously admitted to God, myself, and a room full of strangers that I had a problem I didn’t know how to fix. I was an alcoholic and I needed...