Many people struggle daily with issues. They try to get ahead but end up feeling like fate keeps throwing obstacles in their way. They get caught up on bills only to have some break, that comes with a high bill for repair. There are many times when things get hard, and it feels likeContinue reading “Losing Hope”
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Too Many Setbacks
Ever get caught up on bills, only to have your car break down? Have you ever gotten a new job, just to have a medical issue get bad and you end up missing days at work? Have you ever gotten a new car, only to end up in an accident? So many times, weContinue reading “Too Many Setbacks”
Anxiety: A State of Mind
These days there is so much to be anxious about. With gas prices sky high, our democracy at risk, inflation out of control and families struggling to just put food on the table, there is much to be anxious about. I watch people daily struggling to believe that they can get through this difficultContinue reading “Anxiety: A State of Mind”
I Can’t Make People Happy
“The Noblest art is that of making others happy.” PT Barnum This quote is the final thing in the movie The Greatest Showman, just before the credits roll. It makes sense in the context of the movie, in that the circus does make most people happy when they come to see it. Many peopleContinue reading “I Can’t Make People Happy”
Please Help Others
As I work in different areas of social work, I learn things. Many times, every day comes with a new lesson. There have been sad lessons, and happy ones. I tend to learn more from the sad ones, but the happy ones are good too. The longer I am in this profession, the more IContinue reading “Please Help Others”
When Stress Affects Your Health
Ever wonder what stress can do to you? Stress can affect your health. It can affect your sleep, in a bad way. It can affect your stomach, and give you head aches, that end up as migraines. It can shape how you manage relationships, and for some it can increase drug and alcohol useContinue reading “When Stress Affects Your Health”
Understanding Your History
We study history in school to better understand the past, in order not to make the same mistakes. Unfortunately, we tend to do just that. We generally make the same mistakes over and over again. We get into the same relationships, with similar types of people, only to have the relationships result in theContinue reading “Understanding Your History”
New Year’s Resolutions
Welcome to 2022. 2021 was difficult at best. COVID is still causing issues, and we are still very divided in so many areas. There were many things to be thankful for, however, including making it through another year. Many families are still having trouble with simple things like housing and finances, but there areContinue reading “New Year’s Resolutions”
Sometimes, Love is not Enough
When I talk with people about relationships, I learn a lot about the struggles men and women go through, in and out of relationships. They talk about everything they gave to relationships with parents, children, lovers, and friends, and their sadness when the relationships don’t go the way they think they should go. TheyContinue reading “Sometimes, Love is not Enough”
Caregiving for Someone with Anxiety
So you are ready to plan a new vacation. You really need this vacation because things have been hard at work and you really need to get away. You want to plan a nice get away for you and your family, but the planning is harder than you thought. You sit down with yourContinue reading “Caregiving for Someone with Anxiety”
Being Happy For Life 