The Grief that Comes with Suicide
By Joy Gaertner |
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 More Mother’s Day – May 8, 2022 – When it’s Not a Happy Day
By Joy Gaertner |
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 More National Grief Awareness Day and International Overdose Awareness Day
By Joy Gaertner |
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 More What to do When Father’s Day Isn’t Happy
By Joy Gaertner |
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 More Are you the Mom You Want to Be?
By Joy Gaertner |
“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 More Remembering Mom on Mother’s Day
By Joy Gaertner |
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 More When Mother’s Day Isn’t Happy – May 8 2022
By Joy Gaertner |
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 More Loss and Hope Service
By Joy Gaertner |
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 More 10 Steps to Setting Boundaries.
By Joy Gaertner |
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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