John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, reminding you that you are beautiful and you are loved.
Three Reasons Why We Need to Talk About the Mental Health of Political Leaders
Throughout the Trump administration, many have questioned his mental health. But theirs raise a more universal issue.
Losing My Cotton Candy: A Grown-Ups Guide to Grieving a Relationship
After one of my closest friendships unexpectedly ended, I popped my big-girl undies on and employed some grown-up strategies for dealing with relationship grief.
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John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, with a new story about family, community, and carpe diem.
R U OK?Day and Mental Health: The Snake Under the Table
Today in Australia is R U OK?Day, encouraging people to openly talk about suicide prevention and mental illness. America should follow their example; the US averages 123 suicides a day.
On Mindfulness, and Why We Shouldn’t Pity the Goldfish
I know that mindfulness is an effective tool to save you, from yourself. Empowerment has nothing to do with control and everything with letting go.
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John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, with a new story about, and for, his dad.
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John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, weighs in on the topic of abortion and ponders both sides.
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John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, with two new stories about death and the always gone girl.
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John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, with two new stories about bells and love.