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The Pain Closet

By Coleen York When something is wrong I have the tendency to keep to myself. I hole up in my room, close the door, and create my very own personal pain closet. Whether it’s an argument, an emotional day, or a shameful feeling, my instinct is to ferret away and shack up in my room

Chocolate Crackle Cookies

By Carol McIlwain Ahhhh……..Valentine’s Day.  A day devoted to the one you love, usually involving chocolate.  What started out as a simple gesture has morphed into an event of gigantic proportions:   lavish cards, expensive gifts, and destination celebrations.  Now, don’t get me wrong.  Those are all great ways to celebrate, but not always practical.  A

Baby Steps

By Steve McIlwain Hubs here. First of all, this is not about babies.  It’s more about “What About Bob?”  A new year has arrived.  With it comes the hopes and dreams of a new you; a healthier lifestyle, better relationships, kick bad habits, learn something new.  New Year’s resolutions abound in countless forms and styles,

Not Okay

By Coleen York There seems to be a rumor going around that it’s not okay to be not okay.  That it’s not okay to need help, to feel to the extreme, or to even not know what to do. Somewhere along the line we have believed that in order to be worth the approval and

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