Keep Hoping

HOPE written on blue stone

After so many twists, turns, ups, and downs in your life, you may wonder how can I keep hoping that good things will happen. It can be challenging at times. We get knocked down, get back up, and look forward to better times. We might get a break from the negative onslaught long enough to … Read more

Rebuilding Again

How many times have you found yourself rebuilding again? If you’re like most people who have lived a while, you know it is possible to find yourself rebuilding at any time. So you know how difficult that process can be. Age plays no role in experiencing a life-altering event that may cause us to rebuild … Read more

There is Hope

Dog looking out window

Let’s face it, right now many people in the U.S. and in other countries are feeling hopeless. But believe it or not, there is hope. Hope is what keeps us going and keeps our heads up and our immune systems strong. Without hope, we can sink into despair or into the deep pit of self-pity … Read more

How to Laugh at Life

Sometimes when traumas and losses hit over and over, it can become difficult to keep your head up, have a good attitude, expect good things, lighten up and laugh. But wait, laughing may be just what you need! What? Surely not. Somehow despite all the drama, we have to stop being so serious and learn … Read more

How to Cope in a Crisis?

Young sad female with head in hands

Life is going along fine. You have a new car, a great job, a new condo, and someone to share life with. Then BAM! It happens. Something unexpected hits your life. Maybe it’s a loved one receiving a terminal disease diagnosis, maybe it’s a job layoff, an incurable illness, job loss, transportation loss, or COVID-19 … Read more

How to Get Through the Holidays

Christmas tre branches with ornaments

I had planned on getting this out sooner, but too many people have been going through the transition of friends, family members, and parents. So things have been a bit hectic. Part of rebuilding after traumatic events is learning how to get through the holidays when special dates of someone’s traumatic event or loss are … Read more

The Love of a Dog

Isn’t the love of a dog amazing? It’s an unconditional love that doesn’t have restrictions or requirements. A dog doesn’t refuse to be nice to the owner

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I Lost My Purpose!

Maybe this is you. You were zipping along feeling like you knew what you were created to do or were supposed to do, but something happened. Now you keep thinking,

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