Hearing Out Life Drama Blog
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In eighth grade, I had the opportunity to join the "Gifted and Talented" program. It was a chance to be recognized as one of the "smart kids," but that’s not how I saw it. Not long after joining, I struggled with a single math assignment. Instead of ...
The Power of Naming Feelings: A Path to Connection and Growth
The swimming pool was alive with the sounds of children splashing, laughing, and playing, but one interaction caught my attention. A child nearby was wailing, visibly resistant and unhapp...
I recently received feedback from someone who resonated with a message on my website: "Bottling up feelings can lead to anger or frustration toward loved ones, or worse, unhealthy coping mechanisms." They shared that, while they consider themselves a...
The holidays are here, and one of my gifts has already arrived—my daughter and her cat are staying with me for a few weeks. I couldn’t be happier. There’s something truly special about having her here, filling the house with warmth, conversation, and...
Here’s the scene: Kitchen, Anywhere USA.
“Let me DO something!” she exclaimed. “I can help!” Her determined 81-year-old self insisted.
“Mom, I can’t even count how many of these gatherings you’ve hosted. Go sit down!” her daughter replied, equal pa...
“You don’t listen.” Ouch. Hearing this can sting. If these words sound familiar, you’re not alone. Many of us have experienced this moment, and while it can feel uncomfortable, it’s an opportunity to reflect and improve. Listening, when done well, ca...
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