Friend or Foe?

Friend or Foe?

Friendships are at the core of our support and what enriches our lives in numerous ways. Our friends are the family members that we get to choose. A good friendship will be like iron sharpening iron and I recently saw a quote that said “You become like the 5...
Our Own Worst Enemy

Our Own Worst Enemy

The word sabotage may seem too strong when considering how we might treat ourselves but I really believe that it’s accurate for some situations. We do sometimes sabotage our own success or happiness. It’s just a fact. We subconsciously set into motion...
18, College and First Love – Oh My!

18, College and First Love – Oh My!

When you read the title of this blog, I hope you do so in the same sing-song manner as if you were watching “The Wizard Of Oz” and the gang is frightened while on the road to the Emerald City and singing “lions, tigers and bears, OH MY! lions, tigers...
Human Debt

Human Debt

In general, how much do we owe people? How much of our lives do we owe to other people? And by other people I mean other adults that we have options of being around and with on a regular basis. As a counselor and a friend, I often hear folks complain about this person...