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Pride is for Everyone!

Pride month happens every June. It’s a time to celebrate love, expression, diversity, acceptance, and resilience. Pride month’s origin began just as a day to celebrate and recognize the adversity those who identified as gay overcame. Since then, so many others have joined in celebration of their sexual and gender differences- as you can see by the always increasing number of letters in the “LGBTQ+” abbreviation. The Cambridge Dictionary online provides one definition of pride which seems fitting, “your feelings of your own worth and respect for yourself”

When We Disagree On Parenting Styles

Let’s face it: kids are both wonderful and enlightening little humans.  Their arrival into the world can bring chaos, crying, and sleepless nights; but also insight and perspective.  They say that one of the most challenging stressors in a relationship is having a child.  This may sound like a “well duh!” statement, but it’s easy to forget when its your own child. 

First Time Parenting & Your Mental Health

Whether your have been preparing for several years to be a parent or you were caught by surprise, first time parenting can be intimidating. You may not know what to expect because every one may be telling you different things. You may have been told conflicting things like infancy is exhausting or that it’s the easiest stage since all they do is sleep. One thing is for certain: you’re overwhelmed with love and other emotions

How to Deepen Love

How to Deepen Love

Time for the big question. How do you deepen love?

Maybe you’ve been in that new love which is full of passion and excitement, and now it’s settling down to the more dependable (and dare I say mundane) type of relationship. Maybe you’ve been married for 15-years and you love your partner, but you also feel lonely and wish for a stronger connection. Maybe you’ve never felt a deep type of love and wonder how others manage to feel that way. No matter what…