compassion

Life

What Not to Say to Someone Going Through a Divorce… And What to Say Instead

I have always been a planner, hell bent on having control. With all things in life, I anticipated every possible outcome so I

Stefanie Hengge

Posted on August 23, 2020

Essays, Uncategorized

For Here Please | A Heart Hungry for Excellence

He’s an excellent surgeon, she wrote. Like it was an excuse. Or like it was supposed to make me feel better. He’s an

Jen Violi

Posted on May 22, 2020

Wellness

Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

Hi, I’m Troy McClure (Jess Grey). You may recognize me from such blockbusters as Invisible Disability and You Don’t Look

Jess Grey

Posted on May 11, 2020

Essays

For Here, Please: What do I do with the anger I feel?

I was feeling angry today. I don’t know about you, but for me, in this moment, the temptation is high to lead with all my

Jen Violi

Posted on April 25, 2020

Essays

Practicing Grace

The conversation was going nowhere fast. A friend and I argued about whether the COVID-19 pandemic would ultimately lead to

Kerra Bolton

Posted on March 26, 2020

Culture

Sweatpants & Music | March 2020 | Songs to Get Along To

Music is powerful. This month's playlist is all about tolerance, acceptance, and compassion. It is election season, after all.

Julie Bond

Posted on March 9, 2020

Essays, Mental

Overheard in the Coffee Shop

Content warning: suicide My name is not Alan Smithee. Unlike the Hollywood directors who ran from their projects, I want to

Guest Author

Posted on August 6, 2019

Culture, Self Care

When Netflix Traumatizes You

Ava DuVernay’s “When They See Us” is a breathtaking masterpiece and searing indictment of the American criminal justice

Kerra Bolton

Posted on June 23, 2019

Humor

The Thirty Day Honesty Challenge . . . It’s Not as Easy as You Might Think

What’s so important about honesty? That depends on whom you ask. Some will say the reason to be honest is simply to avoid

Jon Ziegler

Posted on February 28, 2019

Culture, Self Care

Sweatpants & Equality | Activism is a Practice – Radical Self Care for Activists

Activist Kerra Bolton offer tips on how to practice self-care and incorporate the things and the people you love into your

Kerra Bolton

Posted on August 15, 2017