The Unspoken Loss of Adoption’s Happy Endings
Recently, I was asked to write a blog article for the Cherry Hill Counseling website. The topic? Adoption. Makes sense. That’s my area of expertise. The families and individuals touched…
In Search of Home: Caring for Third Culture Kids
Can you remember the first time you flew? Perhaps it was with great excitement or maybe even some trepidation. But for some who grew up as third culture kids, the…
Relational Hide and Seek
She looked away as I asked her to tell me more. Her arms clutched the pillow, and I waited. But she was silent, isolating herself in her shame and refusing…
The Christmas Holidays: The Best of Times and the Worst of Times
Most everyone looks forward to the Christmas holidays. What's not to like? The holidays include time off from work, a chance to get out of town, sweet and nostalgic music,…
Who Can You Validate Today?
Your friend is thumbing through his phone as you are sharing your excitement that you made the cuts. Without looking up he says, “Uh, huh, that’s nice”. You share with…