by Sheryl Lisa Paul | Nov 22, 2015 | Anxiety, Break Free From Relationship Anxiety, Holidays/Holy Days/Seasons, Intrusive Thoughts |
If you’re like most people, there’s probably an element of pain, dread and/or overwhelm as we enter the holiday season. The rush to consume, the pressure to feel joyful, and the expectation of experiencing perfect familial bliss set against a Normal... by Sheryl Lisa Paul | Feb 10, 2014 | Anxiety, Holidays/Holy Days/Seasons, Relationships, Rituals and Symbols |
Where there is expectation there’s a setup for disappointment, which is why holidays like Valentine’s Day so often include tears. For whether you’re single or partnered, it’s almost impossible to escape the expectation that on this one day your... by Sheryl Lisa Paul | Nov 19, 2012 | Anxiety, Holidays/Holy Days/Seasons, Relationships, Wedding/marriage transition |
One of the sweetest things my son says to me is, “Mommy, how can I help you tomorrow?” We’ll be getting ready for bed and he’ll look up at me with his sea-blue eyes, his face as fresh as rain and his voice like spring, and he’ll ask these...
