Relationships & Dating
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Socially Performing
My mother had convinced me to attend a family member’s bridal shower in large part because she had assured me my brother would not be in attendance. The idea of a women’s-only social gathering was appealing. Both my siblings at a social event puts me on edge. They both have what I’m sure others would…
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Keeping Christmas Well: A Reflection on Faith and Gratitude
On Sunday, the pastor discussed the importance of keeping Christmas well. This is a line from A Christmas Carol. At the end of the book, they save Scrooge. He was known to know how to keep Christmas and keep it well. The pastor kept referring to A Christmas Carol as the Christmas story and…
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Creating Quiet Retreats Amid Holiday Chaos
Creating a Calm Space During Holiday Chaos: Tips on establishing a designated quiet area where individuals can retreat and recharge during holiday events.
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Mindfulness for the Holidays
I’ve heard a saying I agree with: “Expectations are resentments waiting to happen.” I have often gone into family gatherings, milestones, social events, etc., with specific expectations of what I want to get out of them. These could revolve around how I expected someone to respond, the emotions I wanted to feel, or the environment…
Living on the Spectrum 