Darling Letters: We Are Not Meant to Struggle Alone
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Monica DiCristina
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The Courage to Change
We must not give up when our bravery is penalized or ruffles feathers. That is when we must be the most brave.
Why It’s Never ‘Too Late’ and You’re Never ‘Too Old’ to Pursue a Dream
If you’re still here, then the story isn’t over yet. Write your next chapters.
What My Children Have Taught Me About Courage
Courage is in the small, often everyday choices we make that propel us forward.
How to Talk About Finances With Your Significant Other
You are a couple now, not just an individual. You are two stories merged into one.
How to Deal With ‘Playground Bullies’ Who Are All Grown Up
Adults can be bullies too. But just like in childhood, the more they are named and exposed, the less power they have.
Common Misconceptions About Therapy and Counseling
It is vulnerable to open up about yourself to a therapist, but that vulnerability is often where you meet yourself, where you find healing and where you understand more about your past.
What I Wish I Had Known About Motherhood
You will literally learn on the job, and then, the job will change over and over again.
How Knocking Down a Mailbox Reminded Me That We’re All Human
The truth is there is no struggle in this life that someone else has not also encountered.
How to Stop Being Your Worst Critic
Give yourself permission to enjoy who you are and become a freer version of yourself.
‘Choose Other’: On Fitting the Boxes That Society Uses to Define Us
As you make your own category, you may find that your courage is making space for someone else who is watching you.
With Vulnerability Comes the Good Stuff
Every good thing in my life has required vulnerability.
