The Holiday Season. The most wonderful time of the year for some, not so wonderful for others, and a mixture of both for many. A time of joy, cheer, laughter, and renewal can also bring with it stress, loneliness, isolation, fatigue, and grief. The most important way...

Contrary to popular belief, therapy is not for the “crazed and deranged” and you don’t necessarily have to carry a diagnosis. It’s about wanting more for your life. Challenges come, life gets tough, and bouncing back can be difficult. Conversely, not every problem...

“I can’t do that!" Was her first response when I suggested that my daughter try a new basketball move. The look of horror on my face would’ve made you believe that she committed a crime that not even a “get out of jail free” card could’ve taken care of. My reply,...

I LOVE to travel! When it's time to travel, I always intend on packing light. It hardly EVER happens. Clothes √, shoes √, toiletries √ and sheets (yes, sheets) √…you get the point. As long as it isn't over 50 lbs., I'm good. But what happens when it does exceed the...

“Girl, stand up! It’s only 3 ft. of water!” Yeah…but to me it was more like 12. I have an intense fear of drowning. I’ve drowned so many times in my life. Like arms flailing, feet kicking, sink to the bottom type of drowning. And after all is said and done, I find out...

One of the most enlightening moments of my life started in a Puerto Rican restaurant. Café del Angel to be exact (which, by the way, had amazing food)! I quickly scan the menu before the waiter arrives because I have to make sure I can order like I was born and raised...