Farewell: The Gifts of Less and Letting Go
“There should be…” “Somebody should…” “It would be great if…” These three thoughts have been daily habitants of my mind for as long as I...
There is No “Just Leave” When It Comes to Domestic Violence
In a previous column, I addressed many common misperceptions about domestic violence, and I’d like to summarize a few points and expound...
For Parents on 13 Reasons Why
Earlier this month I finished the first season of the series 13 Reasons Why (13RY). Based on the fictional Jay Asher novel of the same...
The Informed Mental Healthcare Consumer’s Guide (Abbreviated)
Most people would prefer not to need a healthcare provider because when they do, it usually means something is amiss or interfering with...
Teaching Boundaries and Consent Starts as Early as the A-B-Cs
Thanks to decades of awareness, prevention and advocacy efforts by victims, parents, schools, service programs, some politicians...