May 1, 2026

grandpa telling stories to his grandchildren

May 1, 2026

Why We Tell Our Stories

Why We Tell Our Stories Lately, I’ve been thinking about a simple but important question: What happens when stories stop being told? Not the grand public narratives, but the quieter ones; the family stories shared across kitchen tables, during long car rides, or in the in-between moments of everyday life. […]

January 2, 2026

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January 2, 2026

The Emotional Side of Caregiving – And Why We Need to Talk About it Sooner

The Emotional Side of Caregiving – And Why We Need to Talk About it Sooner Caregiving brings up every emotion imaginable, and most of us aren’t prepared for that. We start out thinking our love will be enough, that we’ll handle everything gracefully because we care so deeply about the […]

December 16, 2024

Take Your Time

Take Your Time When I hear the phrase “take your time,” I often think about slowing down, paying attention, and resisting the urge to rush. Recently, while talking to a friend I thought of this phrase with an added dimension. My friend had recently left a highly demanding, stressful job […]

September 4, 2024

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September 4, 2024

How to Start a Difficult Conversation: Offering Support with Empathy

How to Start a Difficult Conversation: Offering Support with Empathy There are times when a friend or loved one is going through difficulties that we want to reach out and show we care. Finding the right words can feel overwhelming. I have written about this before. Lately, I have heard […]

November 30, 2023

November 30, 2023

Values

The season of goodwill, love, and cheer is, for many, a time of sadness, reflection, and isolation which contributes to what some describe as “the holiday blues.” Even those of us who look forward to the holidays can feel waves of diverse emotions as we attempt to handle the demands […]

November 1, 2023

November 1, 2023

Companions in Golden Years: The Heartfelt Bond Between Our Older Selves and Pets

I was talking with a friend who has had dogs her whole life. She adores them and could have never imagined being without one. Until now. She needs to “put her beloved dog down” which, for those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, means euthanasia. If you have […]

June 3, 2023

June 3, 2023

The Challenges of Caregiving: Nurturing Our Well-Being in The Midst of Stress

Being a caregiver is no easy task, and that’s an understatement. Caring for someone else is rarely done in isolation. It often coincides with the demands of a family, work obligations, and assuming new roles and responsibilities that were once fulfilled by the person in need of care. During it […]

May 27, 2022

Mental Health

“We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness.” This is what Ashley and Wynonna Judd said publicly in response to their mother’s recent death. Much of the world was surprised. Much of it wasn’t. Naomi Judd was a brave and outspoken advocate for mental health […]

May 4, 2022

Love Unconditional

Spring is here and I hope we will all take time to think about people in our lives whom we love and how we express our feelings for them. I share some thoughts about unconditional love which were triggered by my presence at a birthday celebration online. As I explore […]

March 4, 2022

March 4, 2022

The Terror of War: Echoes of History

As many of you know, I write the Sanity Savers newsletters with a hope of being helpful. Some of the articles are more personal than others and I appreciate the feedback you offer. It means a lot. I had written and was ready to post a different article this month. […]

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