My least favorite day of the year has finally come and gone. Planning and going on a vacation kept me pretty distracted from this day, but it still hit me like a ton of bricks. For anyone who has lost a parent, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day can be a day of mourning rather than…
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Time-Stamped Grief: A Walk Back through My Journal’s Pages
Things That Are Different Since My Mothers Diagnosis Written September 7, 2022 After my session last week, I cried all the way home, which isn’t normal for me. Typically, after therapy I feel more calm and peaceful than when I walked in – even though it’s only temporary. But this time I couldn’t stop thinking…
How To Prepare For Your First Therapy Session
Going to your first therapy appointment can be very overwhelming. Looking back on the the day leading up to my first appointment. I can’t even begin to explain the anxiety and fear that I was experiencing. What should I expect? Was this the right step for me? I went in with an open mind and…
How To Find The Right Therapist For You
I know from personal experience that trying to find a therapist can be a very overwhelming process. But there are definitely ways that can help you find the right therapist for you. When I first started my search, I became completely overwhelmed with all the choices that were being presented to me. Simply googling “Find…
Ways to Celebrate if You Are Missing Your Mom On Mother’s Day
Unless you are the one who is in the position of missing your mom on Mother’s day, it may be hard to think of this day as anything else other than a celebration. But unfortunately Mother’s Day isn’t a holiday to a lot of people. There are ways to Celebrate if you’re Missing your Mom…