Empathy is Not Acquiescence
Have you ever had an argument or a heated discussion and your partner says, “I get it?” It feels good in the moment but you really don’t think they do get it. Nor do they like what you’re saying. And … Read More
Why We Need to Teach Our Children About Consent
Do you talk to your children about sex? What do you say to them about consent? As parents, we are responsible for teaching our kids not only positive values around sexuality, but also the meaning of consent. Kids are never … Read More
What It’s Like to Love Someone With a Drug Addiction
I recently binged on the Netflix show, Stranger Things. Spoiler Alert: I am going to talk for a moment about the second season… In one episode, one of the main characters is “possessed” by a dark shadow, an evil presence. His family … Read More
How to Deal With Difficult In-Laws During the Holidays
My mother-in-law recently had her 93rd birthday. We celebrated at my house with the extended family. I am lucky. My mother-in-law is kind, connected and an all-around cool person. Do You Have Difficult In-Laws? As we go into the holiday season, chances … Read More