My Heart Is Breaking While You’re Still Here: Coping with Anticipatory Grief for a Pet
When your pet has a serious diagnosis, you’re suddenly living in two worlds, loving them in the present while grieving what’s ahead. This post shares compassionate, realistic ways to navigate that in-between space, find small moments of peace, and care for both your pet and yourself through it all.
My Dog Has Prostate Cancer: What I’ve Learned About Care, Coping, and Treatment Options
Sharing my journey with my dog’s prostate cancer. Symptoms, diagnosis, urination and hydration struggles, treatment options, and coping along the way.
Holiday Dread in September? You’re Not Alone
Holiday dread is real. Learn how to reflect on your values, set realistic expectations, and protect your peace even when family stress and grief show up during this time of year.
The Early Stages of Discovering You're ADHD or Autistic: Embracing Neurodivergence in Adulthood
What happens after you realize you’re neurodivergent later in life? Whether you’re newly diagnosed or self-identified, the early stages can feel overwhelming and transformative. This post explores the common emotional shifts, identity rebuilding, and the power of finally finding your community.
Seeing the Past in a New Light: Processing Trauma After a Late Neurodivergence Discovery
Realizing you're neurodivergent later in life can completely shift how you see past relationships and trauma. Understanding ADHD, autism, or both through this new lens can bring buried pain to the surface, helping you make sense of experiences that once felt confusing or isolating. This blog explores how therapy can support you in processing trauma.
Why Setting Boundaries Was Easier During the Pandemic
This blog looks at how the pandemic helped us to set boundaries and focus on our well-being. You will learn how we can keep using these lessons in our everyday lives, encouraging us to set clear boundaries, take care of ourselves, and build healthier relationships and balance moving forward.
Navigating Holiday Guilt After Cutting Ties with Family
The holiday season can be especially difficult for those who have cut ties from family. This blog explores managing complex emotions, including memories of both joyful and painful past holidays and the conflicting feelings around reaching out. With practical tips for setting boundaries, managing expectations, and finding support.
I’m ADHD, Now What???
You’ve recently discovered that you are ADHD and are still trying to understand what that means. You might be wondering how you didn’t realize it sooner, and you may have encountered people who say, “But you’re smart; you can’t have ADHD.” You might also be curious about how ADHD affects your relationships. This article offers TONS of links to resources to help answer these questions and more.