Becoming a parent is life-changing — and sometimes, that change can feel like you’ve lost yourself. If you’re exhausted, feeling like you are constantly putting yourself last, and wondering who you are anymore, you’re not alone. Many new parents experience shifts in identity, priorities, and self-perception after birth. For many parents, this shift isn’t dramatic […]
Many people assume Mother’s Day is a happy day for people because they can honor their mother. However, for many people Mother’s Day is not a happy day. There are many people who grew up without a mother. Their mother may have died when they were a child due to cancer or the Coronavirus, they […]
Understanding Your Child, Not Just the Behavior: How Morgan Parker Supports Children with ADHD, Autism, and Behavioral Challenges If you’re a parent navigating your child’s ADHD, autism, or behavioral challenges, you’ve likely experienced moments of frustration, confusion, and even self-doubt. You may find yourself asking, “Why is this happening?” or “What am I missing?” The […]
Certain conversations sound simple until you actually have them. This is one of them. People throw around words like sympathy, empathy, and validation as if they all mean the same thing. They don’t. And if we confuse them, we can end up doing something very dangerous in relationships: we can believe we are helping someone […]
The end of the school year is coming and many teenagers, middle school kids and even elementary school kids are looking forward to advancement and graduation. Many are also anticipating the graduation gifts they will receive. Many teenagers will receive elaborate gifts such as trips to Europe. While some may receive elaborate gifts, others are […]
I’m in my era of nerding out on craft writing books. The books feel like imaginary cheerleaders on the sidelines of my writing life. I secretly hope they will reveal the secret to good writing but joke’s on me! There are no secrets or shortcuts. As I read Elissa Altman’s book, Permission: The New Memoirist […]
Phil McClelland MDiv, MA, LPCC-S, NCC, ACS- My Integrity Counseling Does this describe you or someone you care about and love? You have an engine revving inside of you that doesn’t know how to stop. You think that spinning five or more metaphorical plates at the same time is a slow day. You have things […]
Maya sat quietly on the couch in her therapist’s office, her shoulders slightly slumped and her eyes tired.- “I don’t know what’s wrong with me,” she said softly. “Some days I just feel… exhausted. Like everything is too much. I don’t want to talk to anyone. I just shut down.” Her therapist nodded gently.-“Nothing […]
When life feels heavy, overwhelming, or confusing, many people look for community. Sometimes that community is a church group, a Facebook group, a peer‑led support circle, or a therapist‑led therapy group. All of these spaces offer connection — but they are not the same, and the type of group you choose can dramatically shape your […]
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that makes it hard for people to focus, stay still, and control their impulses. People with ADHD might daydream a lot, have trouble paying attention, fidget, or act without thinking. It’s not just about being distracted or hyper; ADHD can affect how someone thinks, learns, and handles everyday tasks. […]
