Why I Learned to Stay Quiet to Be “Good”
“Your silence will not protect you.” ~Audre Lorde When I was little, I learned that being “good” meant being quiet. Not just with my voice, but with my needs. My…
How to Balance Social Media Time for a Healthier Mindset
I used to grab my phone first thing in the morning and scroll through social media before even getting out of bed. It was part of my daily routine—checking notifications,…
The Questions That Helped Me Reclaim My Life
“You can rewrite the story. You just have to pick up the pen.” ~Unknown I remember the exact moment I started disappearing. It was my wedding day. Just before I…
WINGS Celebrates 40 Years of Life-Changing Impact at Enchanted Purple Tie Ball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20th, 2025 View Printable Press Release Here WINGS Celebrates 40 Years…
The Child I Lost and the Inner Child I’m Now Learning to Love
“Our sorrows and wounds are healed only when we touch them with compassion.” ~Jack Kornfield Her absence lingers in the stillness of early mornings, in the moments between tasks, in…
Are You Healed and Ready for Love?
Post divorce dating is scary enough, but if you start dating too soon, you set yourself up for disappointment and heartache. If you’re trying to figure out if it’s the…
How I Learned to Treat Myself Like Someone I Love
“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I built my life.” ~J.K. Rowling Most people who know me will say I am incredibly kind, loving, and empathetic. They know…
What Exactly is a Cohabitation Definition?
People have called it plenty of things over the years. Playing house. Shacking up. Living in sin. Some of those names were playful. Others came with judgment. But these days,…
Can You Be Forced to Sell Your House in an Illinois Divorce?
You can be forced to sell your house in an Illinois divorce, but the court is likely to explore other options first. A forced home sale in Arlington Heights would…
Helping Children Cope With Divorce
Helping children cope with divorce is an ongoing process. And while you can’t shield them from every hard moment, you can guide them through it with love and stability. This…















