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I learned how to grow old from a woman who never got the chance. My friend Susan Spencer-Wendel was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, in 2011, when she was 44. She had three children, ages 14 to 8, and she would not live to see them graduate from high school.
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I am writing this to let you know that I will be working to recover from codependency over the next 6 months. Not only am I fully aware that I am a codependent; I also have an understanding of why I am a codependent which is equally valuable to my recovery.
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How do I explain who I am without explaining who I was? LaVelle Olexa pondered this question when she left her job in 2009. She was used to being a Somebody, one of America’s most influential fashion executives.
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What can I do to reach my goals and keep my promises?
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Dear anxiety, I must admit, you are a formidable opponent. Your fight is strong, your will to steal unyielding and persistent.
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Post-retirement identity crisis for women isn’t a new concept, it just has a new name. We used to call it “empty nest syndrome”.
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Dear Self, I see you, I feel you, I am sorry. I spent a lifetime ignoring, betraying, and draining you.
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I am writing this letter to tell you that it is time to pry your sharp claws out of my brain and sever this unhealthy relationship between you and I. In the past, when I have tried to move away from you, those claws only dug in and caused pain. It was less painful to ... Read more
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I&A has just begun a pilot program we are calling TheraFit. (Therapy and Fitness) It was birthed by one of our therapists in her quest to aid in the support of those who suffer with depression and/or anxiety. The premise is that a healthy mind-body agreement is vital to overall mental health and the endorphins ... Read more
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According to professional development research women across the country describe their most challenging communication situations and after more than 800 responses were analyzed the winners in the top ten categories are: Confronting or criticizing others Not being taken seriously Feeling self-conscious Dealing with other people’s anger Speaking in front of a group Controlling one’s emotions ... Read more
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