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On the day my mom passed away, there is one thing I remember my partner doing that helped me more than anything, and it was so incredibly simple. That whole day, it felt like there was an anvil on my chest. He may have said something wise to me. I honestly cannot tell you what, because acute grief is so shocking that most of that day never recorded.

The holidays are a mix of joy and stress—family tensions, financial pressure, grief, and packed schedules can leave you overwhelmed. This post offers practical tips for surviving the holidays: noticing stress, resetting your body, setting boundaries, reframing thought traps, and creating a Plan B to help you feel calmer, present, and more in control this season.

Becoming a mother can awaken unexpected emotions, especially if you’re carrying unresolved pain from the past. The postpartum period is intense — full of hormonal shifts, identity changes, and emotional vulnerability. If you feel overwhelmed, triggered, or not like yourself, you’re not alone. This season can be a powerful invitation to tend to your own healing while learning how to care for your baby with greater compassion and clarity.

Balancing work, family, and personal well-being can feel overwhelming. That’s where online mental health counseling comes in as a game-changer. It provides accessible, effective, and flexible support for women seeking therapy, breaking down barriers that often prevent individuals from prioritizing their mental health. Teletherapy exploded during COVID-19, yet it has proven to be more than a temporary solution. Therapists and their clients have embraced online counseling, ensu

Explore how religious trauma impacts the queer community and discover ways to heal and find belonging and support.

Oftentimes when we think of grief, images of death and dying immediately come to mind. However, experiencing grief isn’t limited to losing someone we love when their life comes to an end. Grief comes in many forms—some more recognized as warranting a full grieving process than others—but regardless of what anyone else thinks, grief is always real for the person experiencing it. Unfortunately, because our culture often views grief through such a limiting lens, many people are

What is online group counseling, and what can you expect when you join a group?

Ideas for celebrating the relationship you have with yourself.

The holiday season can bring a special type of joy and magic that so many of us look forward to every year. For those who have lost a loved one, it can be one of the hardest times of the year. There are ways to enjoy the holiday season while honoring the very real grief and pain increased by missing those who are no longer with us to physically celebrate the holiday. Below are five tips to help cope with grief during the holidays. Attend holiday gatherings, but not too many .

Learn how to make the most out of your counseling session by using therapy journals.

If you are in the motherless daughters club, this time of year is hard. Every store you enter has prominent displays of Mother’s Day cards and flowers. Every advertisement and coupon code landing in your inbox is a Mother’s Day special. If your mom has passed away, these are huge grief triggers that feel impossible to escape. Here are the best ways to survive Mother's Day if your mom has passed on. Take Control of the Day, Don’t Let the Day Control You If you’ve lost your mom