Emotional Health

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Letter from the Editor – Spring 2017

To my new and dear friend, Iā€™d like to introduce you to Mary. She has an interesting story because when she was young, she was out of control, quite unlikable, messed up,…

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My Wall of Denial Goes Down!!

Little was I aware that the decision I made at 17 would steal my innocence and change my life forever. I grew up going to church, and at the age 14 I…

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Season for Healing

In the 2014 Fall issue of Reach UP, Keven Covert talked about her 29-year-old Wall of Denial coming down as she risked talking about her abortion. She experienced true healing as a…

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Back In My Arms – Reuniting With Your Kids

Itā€™s an understatement to say that I count myself blessed in so many ways. I am extremely blessed because of my relationship with my children. Why? Because I was incarcerated for seven…

Addiction – Get the Help. Don’t let Shame Bully You

I have worked with people struggling with addiction for the past eighteen years. In that time, I have noticed that a lot of shame is attached to people who struggle with addiction.…

This Is How I Fight My Battles

My coffee cup says, ā€œChaos Coordinator.ā€ Life at work and home does not follow a tidy pattern. I am good at organizing, but you couldnā€™t tell by looking at my office or…

The Notebook You’ll Carry Everywhere

At some point it happens. You find yourself taking care of your kids, or someone elseā€™s kids, or an adult with complicated health issues. Hereā€™s what Iā€™ve learned since Iā€™ve been taking…

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Rescued for Your Destiny

When you go through a difficult event, especially in childhood, some of your thinking and emotions can get stuck in that event. Though you go on with your life, parts of you…

Letter from the Editor – Spring 2021

Oh, my friend, This past year may have brought many changes in your life. Iā€™ve sure experienced a lot. Sometimes life just forces change. Last year, I unexpectedly needed to take on…

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Give Yourself A Break!

We all need to give ourselves a break. Weā€™re good at showing compassion / kindness to other people ā€“ but many of us have trouble showing that same compassion to ourselves. We…

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