Surviving the holidays can be a challenge and it's intensified when you're struggling with domestic violence, trauma, PTSD, loss or difficult family.  In this episode retired therapist, Dave Slay, shares with us some tips for surviving the holidays.  We will continue talking about surviving the holidays and strategies to stay safe throughout this holiday season.

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Surviving the holidays can be a challenge and it's intensified when you're struggling with domestic violence, trauma, PTSD, loss or difficult family.  In this episode retired therapist, Dave Slay, shares with us some tips for surviving the holidays.  We will continue talking about surviving the holidays and strategies to stay safe throughout this holiday season.  

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Wow!  Who knew so much could come out of my son losing his first tooth!  My son is almost 6 and we had a conversation right after he lost his tooth that I had to share with you.  It struck me as so important to share with you a parallel between how my son viewed his tooth and how we view ourselves sometimes.  I am blown away at the lesson that was in it for me today. 

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Some mini episodes will be prayers.  I understand not all of my listeners will want to listen to prayers and that is okay, I will always include the word Prayer in the title if that is what it is so you can make that decision.  My hope is that this prayer may give words to the feelings some of us are having on our difficult days and to remind us that God is near. 

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Overwhelm hits the hardest during the holidays.  When we are experiencing the big emotions surrounding grief, loss or anxiety it can paralyze us and make the next steps seem so illusive.  Past memories can make it harder to stay in the moment, to find the joy of the holidays.  If we cherish our old memories, we can let them inspire our future and our present.  Choose to step off the path of mediocrity and live as who you were created to be. 

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Happy Thanksgiving!  Thank you for being here.  This episode is in honor of the memory of my Aunt Judy who just passed and whose life was full of struggles but she continued to persevere and her faith carried her through even the most impossible situations.  Her story is one of hope and joy, she overcame and lived her best until the end.  

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