“People raised on love see things differently than people raised on survival.” — Joy Marino We’ve all known people — or been people — that have experienced trauma of some type. It could be a broken home, a lost loved one, abuse of some type, or any other hardship. We know what it is like to go through something difficult and for that pain and suffering to stick with us long after the initial bleeding stops. What we don’t often consider is the way this type of pain and trauma affects children. Unfortunately, the statistics shed light on the enormous…
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Ever since I started working at 15-years-old, I have been a full-time student simultaneously. Through high school, college, and now looking towards grad school, balancing numerous responsibilities is not a new concept to me. I am a creature of habit who thrives in routine. Over the last six-ish years, I feel like I’ve gotten the work-life balance thing down to a pretty decent system. And by that I mean I drink a ton of coffee and don’t cry EVERY day … just most days. In all seriousness, though, sometimes having really great time management comes in seasons. We have peaceful…