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Enjoying Good Moments
Learning

Why Bother Enjoying the Good Moments?

Since completing and publishing my book, A Heart’s Journey to Forgiveness, there have been more opportunities to deepen and widen present relationships. After a family or friend finishes reading my story, many have expressed out loud and in my company some of their own dysfunctional behaviors. Recently, one such friend said to me, “I don’t…
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Why Bother Sharing Your Story?
Communication

Why Bother Sharing Your Story?

Since publishing my book, A Heart’s Journey to Forgiveness, I’ve found myself in conversations with strangers who tell me they too are suicide survivors. It seems as though my story has opened up the opportunity for others to tell their story.  We Are Not Alone Although we might feel that having survived a suicide of…
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This is a picture representing the fear I had about what my siblings might think about my story
Family

Why Bother Considering Our Fear?

  I have respect for my fears. Over the years, I’ve recognized that when I have second thoughts, hesitations, or some anxiety about a decision I’ve made, it is wise to take a little time to investigate where that apprehension originates from.  Moving Forward? I am familiar with the acronym for fear that goes like…
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white ceramic mug with coffee
Mental Health

Why Bother Being Creative?

I admire the seemingly inborn talent of artists, musicians and storytellers. When I stroll through art galleries, I admire how the artisan can create abstract or realistic scenes using their imagination, perspective and color. When I watch musicians perform I am enthralled with their ability to make beautiful sounds from their instrument and when I…
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