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Wicked, the movie based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, released Part 1 in theaters on November 22nd, 2024, and it has taken the world by storm. I have loved the story of Wicked since first reading the book around 2010. It’s a great reminder that things aren’t always what they seem and that everyone […]
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This post is geared toward those who wish their adult children or other family members would join in on holiday gatherings. So, if that’s you, please read on. If you’re someone who tends to pass on the holiday gatherings because they don’t feel welcoming, perhaps you can pass this post along to your parent or
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This post is the second in a 2-part series – read part 1 here. Trauma occurs when something happens too fast, too soon, or is too much for an individual’s nervous system, and the person is unable to return to a sense of safety and support following the experience. Religious trauma is trauma that has
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Western North Carolina experienced flooding of unimaginable proportions from Hurricane Helene at the end of September 2024. This is an area of the state that was never supposed to deal with hurricane-related natural disasters. Yet, many folks are still without power and water 3 weeks out from the disaster. Some have been told they may
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I was recently invited to be a guest on the You Need a Counselor Podcast. This podcast is the work of Heart and Solutions, located in Iowa, and is designed for folks who are curious about counseling but may have barriers that prevent them from experiencing the benefits of working with a counselor. In my
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Religious harm – injury that has a root in religious systems, beliefs, or practices – can take many forms. Some folks experience physical or sexual harm that is perpetrated by religious leaders or defended by religious beliefs. For some, the harm takes the form of spiritual abuse where words or actions are utilized in a
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Grief is the response you have to the loss of something or someone important to you. Grief may include intense emotional pain, a sense of anguish, questioning, rage, and any variety of other responses too numerous to list. Sometimes grief is expected – perhaps at the death of an elderly family member. Sometimes grief comes
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I recently went on a short vacation to Niagara Falls. Seeing the natural beauty and the powerful force of the water was soothing to my nervous system. It was a much-needed break, and I am thankful to have the privilege of escaping the day-to-day world for a bit. Yet, weight stigma wasn’t something I could
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Periods. Aunt Flo. Riding the crimson tide. On the rag. Time of the month. No matter what you call it, menstruation affects us all. Menstrual cycles directly impact approximately half the population for a significant portion of their lifetime. The biology of menstruation allows people to be born, which was a significant event for anyone
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Do social media influencers have a responsibility to their followers? A responsibility for the impact of their messaging and posts? A responsibility to avoid harming those who follow their pages and trust their opinions? More specifically, do influencers who have been prominent in the body positivity movement have any responsibility regarding their messaging if they
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