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When Mother’s Day is Hard, There is Hope

“Mother is a verb. It’s something you do. Not just who you are.” ~ Cheryl Lacey Donovan The other day, I got an email from a major corporation saying that Mother’s Day is upon us and they recognize it may be triggering for some so they included an option to mute their content until the

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when mothers day is hard

When Mother’s Day is Hard, There is Hope

“Mother is a verb. It’s something you do. Not just who you are.” ~ Cheryl Lacey Donovan The other day, I got an email from a major corporation saying that Mother’s Day is upon us and they recognize it may be triggering for some so they included an option to mute their content until the

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Relationships

The Many Faces of Grief in Infertility

Each year, infertility affects 15 million Americans. It is estimated that one out of six couples will have infertility challenges. If you are struggling with this issue, you are not alone.

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Trauma

When Your Consent is Taken Away

Every 97.8 seconds an American is sexually assaulted. According to FRIS.org, as of, April 18, 2019, 95,745 Americans have been assaulted since January 1, 2019.

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Relationships

The Direct Path to Happy Relationships

If there is one thing you can do that will boost relationship satisfaction with any of your important people, it is BEING DIRECT. Read on to learn more about how this communication tool will greatly enhance the quality of your relationships.

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Mental Health

Alcohol Anonymous: Strength in Numbers

“When I stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer, the problem went away.” ~ Alcoholics Anonymous According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 86.4 percent of people ages 18 or older reported that they drank alcohol at some point in their lifetime. While it may not lead

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Mental Health

Healthy Brain, Happy Life

“The mind of man is capable of anything.” –Joseph Conrad There are certain things you and I have learned to do to take care of our bodies. These include brushing our teeth, washing hands, wearing sunscreen in the sun, eating a balanced diet, and trying to fit in regular exercise. There is so much knowledge

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Self-Care

Intuitive Eating: Giving Your Body What It Wants

“Eating today has become this idea that the food on your fork can either kill you or cure you. It’s gotten to a point of almost religious fervor.” ~ Evelyn Tribole Babies cry, eat, and then stop sucking when they have had enough milk. Children naturally balance their food intake from day to day —

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Melissa Cluff, MS, LMFT, CSAT

Melissa Cluff is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in North Texas, providing face-to-face and telehealth therapy options to clients in Texas.