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5 Things to Say to a Scarred Person (and 1 Thing Not to Say)
A year ago, I sat eating lunch with my new friend, Betsy. We met when our kids performed in high school theater together. We both...
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For Me, There Is No Rest
by Kevin Barhydt, guest blogger I am honored to host Kevin Barhydt, as the first guest writer for this blog. You can learn more about...
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It's the Most Loneliest Day of the Year
Note: I wrote this piece two years ago, and reprint it every February. Sending love to all those who feel alone; I have been there too. I...
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"In a World of Pure Imagination"
(Author's note: The following is a chapter that originally appeared near the end of Flashback Girl. I was advised to edit it out, for...
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A Tale of Two Siblings
(Note: This post was republished with permission from tinybuddha.com. You can find the original post here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/be...
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Taking a Gap (New) Year
When I was 16, my best friend Susan threw her first New Year’s party. We were part of an expressive group of music/theater kids. Each of...
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Chasing Success
What is success? What is enough? Generally, I am a cheerful soul, content with my life. My daughters love me, my husband loves me, my...
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Five Grounding Tips for this Holiday
As we enter the holiday season, worry hangs in the air. There is the obvious anxiety about our health and the health of our loved ones....
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How Conversation Can Heal Our Nation
Because I am a psychologist, I get a unique peek into the political divide. Here is what I have learned: everyone is scared.
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Tales From the Trail
Eight weeks ago, my book Flashback Girl: Lessons on Resilience From a Burn Survivor was released. Since then, I have been sprinting and...
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