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When you need to start talking

I have been hearing many people talk about how a loved one doesn’t understand them. “They just don’t get it.” Or I will hear “they just don’t listen to me.” While these may be true, I must ask, are you talking? Communication is vital when it comes to…well everything. We must have clear communication when we talk to doctors, so they know how to make us feel better. However, we also must have clear communication when we talk to our friends and family. As someone once said, perception is reality. But is it? Reception At my job, I think about …

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Afraid to talk to yourself? Now to start talking.

We all do it. Talk to ourselves, and in some cases, answer ourselves. “Ugh, why did I do that?” “Because you thought it was cool, but now it is just silly.” “I know!” “Not going to do that again, are you?” “Nope!” all said by me to me. Do you ever notice how freeing it can be sometimes? To be able to express some of the emotions you have pent-up in your mind, scratching to get out. We all know talking is one way to express your feelings. But what if you don’t want to let people know, but really, …

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Parents Need to Talk to Their Children

Being a parent can be one of the most rewarding and yet the most stressful job you have in your life. Whether you have adopted, are caring for another’s child, or had children yourself, being a parent and guardian to a child of any age, can bring both worry and love at the same time. This week’s post is one the hardest I am having to write. I am sitting here, right now, thinking about my son and how he is doing at school. He is 6 years old and in 1st grade. These early years of his life are …