Tag: love

The matriarch of a family is the head of the family or tribe. Recently, I lost my grandmother, whom we affectionately called Nonna, which...

Life often feels like a roller coaster filled with highs and lows that impact relationships, families, and friendships. As a couples therapist, I’ve walked alongside...

My husband and I just celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary. My pre-coffee brain actually thought it was 14, but my cousin corrected my Facebook...

October 15th marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. Sadly, many mamas have suffered the loss of a baby due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancies,...

I’m that mom. The one gearing up for ALL the back-to-school and fall activities with a slight underlying feeling of silent dread. The one you...

I was 25 years old when I had my first child. Even though that was over thirty years ago, I can still clearly recall...

The saying "a picture is worth a thousand words" is especially true when looking at one of a blended family. You can't always tell...

It can be hard to find ways to keep romance alive once kids arrive. I remember after giving birth to our daughter, telling my...

My Dear Daughter, Almost 11 years ago, you made me a mother and changed my life forever. When you were a toddler, we would repeat this...

By definition, empathy means the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Some people are naturally empathetic, while others take a bit...