Have you ever been so busy getting through life that you haven’t stopped to ask yourself whether you’re actually enjoying it? Maybe you’re navigating a divorce, grieving the loss of a relationship, adjusting to an unexpected life change, or simply trying to hold everything together while the ground beneath you feels anything but steady. You
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Embracing change in life is like the turning of autumn leaves. Just as the trees shed their vibrant colors, trusting that new growth will come in the spring, we too must release what no longer serves us, knowing that each transition is a natural part of our personal evolution. But, why do so many of
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After participating in a pitch competition, I had the privilege of doing a guest radio and podcast tour featuring my life, work, and the book I co-wrote with Tracey MacDonald, The Gift of Shift. What an amazing experience! The more than 30 shows were hosted by an eclectic group of people, each with their own
Dear Annie: I have been invited to a baby shower for someone who ignored mine. They did not attend, nor did they send a gift. Should I ignore theirs? -Maybe in Montreal. Dear Maybe: It sounds like you are harboring negative feelings about their seeming lack of response to your baby shower. I get that.
Dear Annie: Someone I was once close to died unexpectedly recently. We had been friends for years and then had a severe and abrupt falling out just over a year ago
Dear Annie, I am anxious about my grandson, who is 4-years-old, diagnosed with ADD, is likely under the ASD umbrella, and frankly, a handful. His parents are overwhelmed and not sleeping; they aren’t even taking care of the basics around their home. They also are not doing anything to get him the services he needs
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Dear Annie, I am writing because I need clarification about modern-day etiquette regarding thank you notes. It seems members of the younger generation find it acceptable to type rather than write after receiving a gift. I am baffled at the casualness, yet at least I am not left wondering if they received it and are
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Dear Annie, When did it become socially acceptable to discuss politics, religion, and sex with strangers in a casual public setting? It seems I can’t go anywhere without these topics becoming the topics of conversation! And if you disagree with an opinion, you are attacked. What is wrong with people? Where have manners and social
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Dear Annie, I find myself in a pickle and would love your thoughts and advice. I will be the Matron of Honor for a friend who served as mine three years ago. Life has taken us down different paths, and we have not been close in these past few years. I settled into married life
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Look, I get the “Hallmark” holiday bashing. I do. So much has become commercialized and feels contrived. I also get that it is up to us to take it or leave it. However…
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