People Can Be Like Burnt Marshmallows?
We all know what a burnt marshmallow is. It is a marshmallow that was left toasting too long on a campfire. A burnt marshmallow is...
Self-esteem is who you are, how you see yourself on the inside. Self-esteem is not visible to others. It is what you appreciate and value within yourself.
YOLO Is Making The Best Of Life
So What is YOLO? You Only Live Once. There is no coincidence that YOLO is the topic for the last Relationship Relearned blog of 2022....
The Difference Of Being Alone Or Lonely
Since the start of the pandemic there has been a lot of discussion about people feeling alone and about people feeling lonely. Divisive politics especially...
Guilt vs Shame – Why It’s Important To Understand
In everyday communication, the words guilt and shame are frequently used interchangeably. Do they really mean the same thing? No. “I am a terrible person.”...
Saying “I’ll Try” = No Realistic Expectation of Success!
“I’ll Try” Defined In the picture above, do you think the wild rose in the ledge at Acadia National Park “tried” to grow in the...
Important Life Lesson: There will always be a Hickey
Learning Life Lessons “It doesn’t matter where you go, or what you do, there will always be a Hickey”. These were words of wisdom spoken...
How Full Is Your Self-Esteem Vessel?
As a licensed clinical social worker with 40+ years of experience working with clients, I have come to believe we were all born with a...