The sound of screams and laughter was alarming. My family stepped out of winter and into a balmy, 84-degree water-wonderland. Fun was no longer limited to an emotion. The raw energy of entire families abandoned to having the time of their life filled the indoor water park with enthusiasm. I couldn’t wait to experience the […]
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The Power of a Name
Ella saw the world, not always as it was, but as it could be. Unfortunately, some very important people in her life did not share this belief. Tragedy struck Ella’s family leaving her alone with her new stepmother and stepsisters. Cruel, heartless, bitter describe these three individuals. Her step mother and step sisters misused and […]
The Voices in My Head
There are voices in my head. No, I’m not a crazy person. These voices are usually faint whispers that taunt me, telling me “You aren’t good enough. You’ll never be good enough.” As these words echo through my mind, hope slips like sand through my hands. The power I possess vanishes. Why bother? I’ll never […]
5 ways to start your new year off right
The start of every new year brings hopes for a better year. This year, the hope is extra high after the pain and turmoil from the infamous year of 2020. From the pandemic to economic uncertainty, most of us stumbled a bit. Maybe you picked up an unhealthy habit or let go of positive practices. […]
Is this killing your relationship?
The Power of Your Words Judgment, a harsh tone, criticism, sarcasm, name-calling, and derogatory language. These are some common pitfalls of communication. In times of conflict, you may find yourself cursing, name-calling, or blaming your partner. You may be trying to gain power in the conflict, asserting yourself in order to be heard, or attacking […]