
Caring for the Caregiver
Do you ever feel like you have so much on your plate and are taking care of everyone and everything, except for yourself and your needs? Are there times throughout the day you feel exhausted, irritable, anxious, and when you look in the mirror you do not fully recognize the person staring back at you? And somewhere in your head and heart you know that you are doing great things for others, giving it all, and trying your best, but somehow feel like you’re not doing enough or w

This Is Not About Mr. Potato Head; This Is About Racism
It’s 2017 and white supremacists are marching with torches. There are people defending their right to fly the confederate flag. There are people opposing the removal of statues depicting former confederate leaders. When I think about this, I can’t help but remember the removal of a symbol from my childhood… When I was in kindergarten in 1987, Hasbro announced that they would no longer be including Mr. Potato Head's pipe as an accessory because they did not want to promote s

Dear College Students...
I'm sure you've heard that college is filled with new adventures and an amazing sense of independence. It's an opportunity to mix with different types of people and learn refreshing new ideas. It's an epic, coming-of-age experience unlike any other time in your life. Except, it's not always like that. Sometimes college is feeling homesick. Or having relationship issues. Or struggling with academic pressure. Or being unsure of yourself and your future. Or coming face-to-