Tag Archives: Personal Growth

What My Birth Certificate Taught Me About Grief

Birth certificate showing Andrea Maria Perullo's birth information in Danbury, Connecticut on July 23, 1982.
June 2, 2026
Recently, I pulled out my birth certificate. Not because I needed it. Not because I was applying for anything. Not because I was planning a trip. I found myself staring at it, because my dad is gone. Since losing him, I have discovered that grief has a way of sending...

Finding Strength By Leaning Into God During Life’s Hardest Seasons

Woman sitting peacefully at sunrise, leaning into God through prayer and faith during a difficult season.
May 27, 2026
By Tamara Taylor There are moments in life when the weight of the world feels heavier than we can bear. The diagnosis we never expected.The loss that leaves an empty chair at the table.The financial struggles that keep us awake at night.The uncertainty that makes us question what comes next....

How To Design A Future That Supports The Life You Want

Two women jumping at sunset symbolizing freedom, happiness, and designing a fulfilling future.
May 18, 2026
Designing a future that truly supports the life you want requires more than wishful thinking. It calls for intentional choices, honest reflection, and a willingness to look beyond immediate circumstances. Many people move through life reacting to changes rather than shaping them, adjusting plans only when something forces their hand....

Making Space For Joy, Expression, And Imagination Later In Life

Older artist arranging flowers and painting in a softly lit creative studio.
May 14, 2026
Later life is often described in practical terms — health, safety, routine, and care. While these elements matter, they are not the whole story. Joy, creativity, and imagination do not disappear with age. In fact, for many people, they become even more meaningful as priorities shift and time feels more...

Six Simple Steps To Support Yourself Through The Transition Of Divorce

Marriage certificate being cut with scissors beside orange rose petals, symbolizing the emotional transition of divorce.
May 11, 2026
Going through a divorce is always difficult and a time charged with emotion. While you will come out of the other side a stronger person, there is no question that the transitional phase is challenging.  Divorce is not a decision that was made lightly, though. You have thought carefully about...