Worry

Anger is unavoidable. When it manifests in intimate relationships, the outcome can be less than rewarding. But in a recent article, Utah family and marriage therapist Jonathan Decker gives ... Read More

When “Jeanette” and “Tom” began their adoption journey six years ago, they couldn’t imagine having regular contact with their future child’s birth parent. They had concerns ... Read More

Editor’s note: This is the second of two articles exploring intimate partner violence in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Oct. 12, we examined the effects of intimate ... Read More

I have nothing interesting or important in my life; people must think I’m so boring. I’m so fat. I never should have worn this dress. I bet everyone is talking about how pathetic ... Read More

Last month, we talked about violence—bullies, victims, and bystanders. I wrote: “What happens to the bystander? The bystander takes in a portion of this poison too, whether or ... Read More

It was getting dark and the trail was obviously leading nowhere. After shimmying over one more felled redwood tree obstructing my way, I found my precious trail had now evaporated into ... Read More

There are many parallels between living with a disability and dealing with an uninvited house guest. If you have ever had an uninvited house guest, I am sure you remember moments when ... Read More

“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” —Nido Qubein My post this month is inspired by Donna’s Cancer Story, a blog ... Read More

October is National Bullying Awareness and Prevention Month. Several recent, highly publicized examples of bullied children—including the tragic case of Canadian teen Amanda Todd, who ... Read More

The act of bullying is common among young adolescents. As children mature, the rates of aggression and discrimination tend to decrease. The middle school years represent a period during ... Read More

What is the challenge today? Is it fallout from a divorce, financial woes, bad diagnosis, unemployment, domestic abuse, or a failing parent? Or is it something more prosaic, like a flat ... Read More

Editor’s note: This is the first of two articles exploring intimate partner violence. On Oct. 19, we will address the challenges of leaving an abusive relationship. As we near the ... Read More