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My heart aches. No words can describe how I am feeling oday. I lost my first and forever love, my hero, my role model in resiliency, confidence, hardworking, kindness, and so many great qualities that only a good father could gift his daughter. I inherited his green tumb. 🥰He was an example of an unconditional love. I am proud to be his daughter. I have nothing to say but words of gratitude. I wish I could see him one more time to tell him how much I love him and I will keep smiling when facing adversities following his advice. Dad, you left me all alone in this world with all your beautiful memories, your kind touch and hugs that are irreplaceable ❤ 💖 ♥

My wife doesn't work...

Conversation between a husband (M) and a psychologist (P):

P: What do you do for a living, Mr. Rogers?
M: I am an accountant in a bank…
P: And your wife?
M: She doesn't work. She's a stay-at-home mom.
P: Who prepares breakfast for your family?
M: My wife, since she doesn’t work.

P: What time does your wife wake up in the morning?

M: She wakes up very early since things have to be organized. She prepares lunches for the children, she makes sure they are well dressed and combed, that they have eaten, brushed their teeth and collected all their school belongings. She wakes up with the baby, changes his diaper and breastfeeds him.

P: How do your children get to school?

M: My wife drives them to school, since she doesn't work.

P: After driving the children to school, what does she do?

M: She goes to the supermarket to buy groceries or she does shopping for the house. Sometimes she forgets something and has to do the whole trip again with the crying baby. Once she returns home, she has to feed and breastfeed the baby, change his diaper and prepare him for a nap, clean the house and do the laundry. You know, since she doesn't work.

P: In the evening, when you come back from the office, what do you do?

M: I'm resting, of course. I'm exhausted from my long day of work at the bank.

P: What does your wife do in the evening?

M: She cooks dinner, serves us food, washes the dishes, cleans the house and walks the dog. After helping the children with their homework, she gets them ready for bed and checks that they have brushed their teeth. Then she changes the baby's diaper and breastfeeds him again. When she is in bed, she wakes up regularly to breastfeed and change diapers as needed, since she does not have to get up to go to work.

This is the daily routine of many women around the world. It starts at dawn and continues until the wee hours of the morning… and it’s called “don’t work”?!

Being a stay-at-home mom may not require a degree, but it is an essential family role!

Appreciate your wife, your mother, your grandmother, your aunt, your sister or your daughter… because their sacrifices are priceless.

Someone asked me...

“Are you a working woman, or are you just a stay-at-home mom?” »

I answered :

I am a woman who works at home, 24 hours a day…

I am a mother,
I'm a woman,
I am a girl,
I am an alarm clock,
I am the cook,
I am the housekeeper,
I am the mistress of the house,
I'm the waitress,
I am the nurse,
I am a nurse,
I am a manual worker,
I am a security guard,
I am the advisor,
I am the comforter,
I don't have any time off,
I work day and night,
I am still on duty,
I don't get paid and...

Even then, I often hear the phrase:

“But what do you do all day?” »

In tribute to all women who dedicate their lives to the well-being of their families.

To share with all the beautiful women in your life.

She will be missed dearly by everyone who was touched by her kindness and wisdom. So many couples found their ways to a better relationship guided by her effective and innovative approach and our community of psychotherapists will continue to support our clients guided by her great work.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Sue Johnson on April 23, 2024. Dr. Johnson was a beloved teacher, therapist, author, and the pioneering innovator of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Her remarkable contributions have left an indelible mark on the field of therapy and the lives of countless individuals, couples, and families worldwide. She was also a cherished friend whose warmth and wisdom profoundly touched all who knew her.

Read Obituary and watch tribute video: https://loom.ly/DwYr16c

It takes a lot of work and help to identify triggers but once you do, you will be relieved. If you need help, you can always reach out to a therapist to support you with this matter.

Sometimes, you cannot make a decision because some memories of the past are in your way. Letting them go might be the only way to free yourself from the pain.

I believe in special abilities and potential for growth in everyone.

Part of the problem with the word 'disabilities' is that it immediately suggests an inability to see or hear or walk or do other things that many of us take for granted. But what of people who can't feel? Or talk about their feelings? Or manage their feelings in constructive ways? What of people who aren't able to form close and strong relationships? And people who cannot find fulfillment in their lives, or those who have lost hope, who live in disappointment and bitterness and find in life no joy, no love? These, it seems to me, are the real disabilities. ~Fred Rogers

(Book: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood https://amzn.to/3Or9PTY)

Jane Marczewskin was a warrior with a beautiful smile and exemplary resilience. I do not remember how many times I have watched her audition on AGT. Her audition was so memorable like her smile, her original song "It's ok!", and her story of courage, faith, self-compassion, hope, and not giving up. It takes a different level of maturity and strength to face a loss and grieve and still be able to laugh, be hopeful and happy. It is hard to hold up two opposite feelings in your heart when you face a loss. Before thinking of giving up, watch her video here: https://youtu.be/CZJvBfoHDk0

-compassion