Archive for December 2024
Grief and the holidays
This time of year is one of the most challenging for me since my oldest son Alex passed away three years ago. This will be my third Christmas without him here physically. I know he is always with me, but that doesn’t stop the deep desire to have him back on earth and to be able to…
Read MoreNavigating the holidays when your child has mental illness or addiction
This time of year can be difficult when you have a child with mental illness or addiction. Maybe you are wondering how things will go, since there can be varying degrees of unpredictability. In the midst of so much uncertainty, the one thing you can do is to give yourself some certainty. This can be quite…
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