Posts by Joy Gaertner
The Grief that Comes with Suicide
Some years ago, Robin Williams was famously quoted as saying that “Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.” On the face of it, this sounds very logical. …
Read MoreMother’s Day – May 8, 2022 – When it’s Not a Happy Day
What to Do When Mother’s Day isn’t Happy Do commercials for Mother’s Day flowers or greeting cards put a knot in your stomach? Do Mother’s Day posts on social media…
Read MoreNational Grief Awareness Day and International Overdose Awareness Day
National Grief Awareness Day and International Overdose Awareness Day August 31th is National Grief Awareness Day and September 1st is International Overdose Awareness Day. Anyone who has experienced the grief that…
Read MoreWhat to do When Father’s Day Isn’t Happy
Do Father’s Day posts on social media make you want to crawl under the covers until the day is over? Do Father’s Day commercials make you feel sad or angry?…
Read MoreAre you the Mom You Want to Be?
“I sound just like my mother!” Raise your hand if you’ve thought that before. This might be especially true for you if you’re a mom, as your belief system is…
Read MoreRemembering Mom on Mother’s Day
Remembering Mom on Mother’s Day In mid-April there are two things you can count on in the United States. One is the due date for filing your tax return. The…
Read MoreWhen Mother’s Day Isn’t Happy – May 8 2022
What to Do When Mother’s Day isn’t Happy Do commercials for Mother’s Day flowers or greeting cards put a knot in your stomach? Do Mother’s Day posts on social media…
Read MoreLoss and Hope Service
Recovery at Powell will have a special service focused on finding hope in the midst of the losses we have experienced. The Loss & Hope Service will help us reflect…
Read More10 Steps to Setting Boundaries.
10 Steps to Setting Boundaries Know what you want. Give yourself permission to ask for it. Be specific with your request. Ask without apology. Watch your expectations. Accept the answer…
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