I am a steadfast habit tracker and goal seeker, always aspiring to do/see/feel/experience more. It’s the way I’m wired; I barely even think about this side of me, I just live into it. But while I’m constantly on the...
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The 2020 Grand Rapids Go Red for Women Luncheon is on Feb. 13, at Notos Old World Italian Dining. The event includes a a silent auction, a panel discussion, Q&A, lunch and more. To...
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by Jean Holthaus, LISW, MSW
I grew up being told repeatedly that it wasn’t “nice” to judge other people, as I’m sure many of you did. However, it wasn’t until I became a therapist that I recognized the connection...
Photo by Anne Nygård on Unsplash I spent a lot of my thirty-first year on earth crying about my skin. Yes, you’re reading that right: thirty-one, not thirteen, seventeen, or even twenty, when skin woes are presumed to be...
Breastfeeding my son was deeply empowering—even when I got mastitis Motherhood—and mothers’ voices—should be celebrated every day. But that also means having conversations about the complexities of parenting. In our weekly...
Photo by Laurice Manaligod on Unsplash I’ve been thinking about running again for the past four years.In my twenties, I woke up, put on my shoes, and clocked at least eight miles without blinking, just about every single day. After I gave birth...
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Note: This article contains mention of alcoholism and addiction. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please call the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Helpline at 1.800.662.HELP...
As an artist and a writer, I know firsthand the benefits of having a consistent creative practice. From my experience (and backed by research) I particularly enjoy the physical and emotional boosts I notice in the form of improved...
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There’s a phrase my therapist often tells me more times than I would like to admit: “Raven, be kind to yourself; there are no ‘shoulds’ or ‘shouldn’ts’ in life.’” This is something I have...
Photo by Lauren Krysti When it comes to being still, I’m not what one would consider an overachiever. I vividly remember the first day of my first post-college “big girl” job—by 10:00 am, I thought to myself, “Wait, so...
