Marisa's Blog

Coping with grief and loss during the holiday season can be an incredibly difficult challenge.  At a time when joy and celebration are expected, it

Family estrangement is a sad reality many people face, and its wounds can often be reopened and exasperated during the festive season. Whether you’re the

We all want someone to come home to, to have our back, and to love. But along with love comes intimacy—and that can stir up

When the going gets tough, we all have our own ways of dealing with it.  For some, this means running away from their problems or

Dating over 50 can be daunting and, at times, overwhelming.  But with a little preparation and knowledge, dating can be an exciting and rewarding experience. 

We all crave the sense of deep connection that we get from our relationships with other people; it’s an intrinsic part of being human. We

Pride Month. Love in color.  Love wins. All symbols, sayings, and movements for the LGBTQIA+ community. With Pride Month being celebrated yearly and countless supportive

Having a narcissistic father is undoubtably difficult to navigate. Their presence can be utterly overbearing—flitting between craving your attention to abusive behavior and even neglect.

It’s your dream come true, so why aren’t you in the throws of giddy romance when planning your big day?For many couples, the lead-up to

When you experience heartbreak, it can feel crushingly painful, like a part of you has been ripped away forever and the world is ending.  Every