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Challenges of Being a Teenager in the 21st Century
Being a teenager today is so different than when I was one which wasn’t so long ago since I am only in my 30s (ha-ha kidding). The world has changed so much in the last few decades and it seems like being...
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Journaling Topics for Mental Health | My Personal Journey
I’m not a therapist but, to me, journaling is one of the best ways to improve my mental health. That’s because it gives me a safe place to dump my thoughts and feelings, without fear of judgment....
Most common types of special needs
Most Common Types of Special Needs - A Mom's View
As a mom of a child with special needs, I was often asked by other parents what my child’s specific diagnosis was. It was hard to sum up all of my son’s needs in just one word or phrase. In...
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Why is Faith Important in Everyday Life - My Own Take
I remember the day my son died like it was yesterday. The smell of the hospital, the sounds of the ICU machines, my son laying on that bed while the medical team scrambled around him…I remember everything.Everything...
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Benefits of Spending Time with Family and Friends
There is nothing like spending quality time with the people you love. Whether it’s a weekend getaway, a special dinner, or just taking a walk around the block, time spent with family and friends...