Hearing Out Life Drama  Blog

I sat across from my neighbor at lunch, catching up on life, when she brought up a memory from years ago. “Remember that time you called me at 3 a.m.?” she said with a smile.

Of course, I remembered. My husband needed to go to the hospital, and I ha...

Starting a new job is always a mix of excitement and uncertainty. No matter how qualified you are, stepping into a new role comes with challenges—learning the company culture, adjusting to new expectations, and building relationships with colleagues....

We’ve all been there: someone we love comes home after a tough day. Their shoulders are slumped, their words are curt, and it’s clear that something is weighing heavily on them. Our first instinct is often to help, to fix, or to cheer them up—but is ...

Is accepting a compliment easy for you? It hasn’t always been for me, and every once in a while, I still catch myself deflecting kind words or, worse, get called out for not letting them in.

The most important factor in changing this is the awarenes...

Change—whether we ask for it or not—is rarely easy. It’s uncomfortable, unfamiliar, and often downright intimidating. Even good change can bring feelings of uncertainty or fear. Yet, change also carries within it the promise of growth.

The best less...

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 ...