Break the Cycle: How to Heal the Patterns You Didn’t Choose

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20 Things to Do When You Are Alone on the Holidays

The holidays can be a tough time for many people. If you will be alone during the holidays and are feeling low here are some things you can do to…

Will the Kids Be All Right? Long-Term Effects of Divorce on Children

If you are a mother and facing divorce, chances are you worry a good deal about your kids and how — or IF — they will survive the crisis. You…

Grieving the Parents You Needed but Never Had

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How to Cope When Trauma Stole Your Childhood Memories

Want more posts like this in your life? Join the Tiny Buddha list for daily or weekly insights. “It’s all right if you can’t remember. Our subconscious is spectacularly agile.…

What If 2026 Could Actually Be Different?

Want more posts like this in your life? Join the Tiny Buddha list for daily or weekly insights. I’ve never believed that change should be reserved for special days, but…

My Experience with the Holiday Season as an International Student

As we head into December, the holidays are fast approaching. It is officially the holiday season, a time typically spent with family and loved ones. But while this often time…

WINGS FY2025 in Review: Expansions, Awards, & 40 Years of Impact

This past year, WINGS recognized its 40th Anniversary. WINGS has evolved from a small grassroots organization to the largest provider of domestic violence services in Illinois. Throughout four decades, we…

Why Listening Matters More Than Giving Advice (A Barbershop Lesson)

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Learning to Feel Safe Resting After a Lifetime of People-Pleasing

Want more posts like this in your life? Join the Tiny Buddha list for daily or weekly insights. “Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under…