by Josy (Tarantini) Hu Miscarriage is one of those words you don’t hear every day. Miscarriage doesn’t come up in casual conversation, or on social media, or in songs on the radio. So whether it’s because miscarriage is a private issue or merely because society has made it taboo, couples experiencing miscarriages tend to find […]
Boundaries 101 (aka: You shall not pass!)
Who’s driving you crazy right now? I can help. If you’ve read this blog for long, you know I’m a fan of boundaries: the concept and the book. In fact, in this blog post I ranked Boundaries #2 on my list of favorite nonfiction titles. It was my mother who taught me this concept. As I […]
Protecting Your Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Quite possibly the most important project I’ve ever been a part of.)
Question: How are you protecting your children during the pandemic situation we’re currently experiencing? During the pandemic, child abuse statistics have fallen. In West Virginia, and no doubt, all 50 states. You may think that’s a good thing. I did. But it’s not a good thing. Over half of all reports of child abuse are […]
Getting Laid Off: The Up Sides (There are at least 5.)
Guest Post by Eva Steortz Getting laid off at any age is no fun. Yet from my experience, I can promise you there are truly incredible benefits possible from this major life disruption. Even if you are downsized from what you believe to be your dream job, life can absolutely continue to get better. Don’t believe […]
My #1 Trick for Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse: Teach Them to Talk Sexy (sort of) and Defy Adults
So this week, in the interest of protecting children from sexual abuse, I did a thing. I told my story—you know, the icky one—to a group of community care providers, many of them practicing counselors. My co-presenter was Robert Peters, President of SHIELD Task Force, Senior Cyber and Economic Crime Attorney with the National White […]
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