Hi everyone, It’s no wonder many of us look forward to Labor Day—a chance to pause, step away from our usual responsibilities, and simply have some time off. Our lives can become very structured. There are places to be, things to accomplish, people to care for, and endless lists of things waiting to be done. Even our free time can sometimes feel like another opportunity to be productive. But what happens when we allow ourselves some unstructured time? Time without a task or an expected...

Hello, I recently heard a phrase on NPR that caught my attention: “ Let’s burn it down. Why are we playing by different rules? The conversation was about political polarization, but the sentiment made me think about something much closer to home: our relationships. Sometimes we reach a point where we feel like the balance in a relationship isn't fair. Maybe we feel that our needs aren't being considered, that we're giving more than we're receiving, or that the same expectations don't seem to...

Hi everyone, Recently, we attended an event at the Randallstown Library featuring authors sharing books centered around different mental health experiences and themes. Two authors especially stood out. Marissa D'Angelo shared about her memoir, Chasing Time, a story exploring the complicated relationship with a loved one struggling with addiction. The author spoke about wanting readers to remember that people experiencing addiction are still deeply valuable, caring people, and that addiction...