Born in 2013 in Pascagoula, Willow Cannan was beautiful, curious, playful and full of mischief. But soon after the little girl entered the world, her mom, Amber Olsen, knew something was very wrong. Her daughter didn’t talk. She was very small and developmentally delayed. She was beset with frequent ear infections and other health issues. […]
Spring is a time of renewal as cold and darkness give way to warmth and light. If you are willing to adapt, spring also can be a life-changing period of introspection and growth. While it’s rarely easy, change is a fundamental reality of life — and those who are willing to embrace it ultimately succeed. […]
Preserving people’s dignity is an important element of human existence. Preserving the dignity of those who rely on others for their care can improve the outlook of their overall health and wellbeing, as it encourages purpose and independence. We all appreciate knowing we are worthy of respect and honor, and I deem it especially important […]
Less drama, more clarity — dating in midlife is all about confidence, compassion and embracing the baggage(yours and theirs). In your 20s, dating is a heart-pounding whirlwind. From all-consuming infatuation to devastating disappointment, the highs and lows can be dramatic. That “butterflies-in-your-stomach” feeling doesn’t necessarily disappear in your 40s, but dating is just different. It’s […]
With the chaos of the holidays behind them and school back in full swing, many parents are facing a problem. Perhaps they noticed that their child was struggling academically before, and things haven’t improved, or maybe a new issue has come to the fore. What’s a mom to do when it’s midyear and the grades […]
I don’t think anyone would argue about the extreme difficulty of being a family caregiver, whether it is caring for an aging loved one, perhaps with dementia, or someone with a disability. But imagine caring for someone who is verbally and/or physically abusive, or just plain mean. This makes an already arduous task even more […]
In a world where true friendship is more precious than gold, the Gang of Six members are arguably some of the Coast’s wealthiest women. The tight-knit group, composed of Cathy Beeding, Connie Rockco, Vicki Rosetti-Applewhite, Misty Shaw- Feder, Kathy Hughes Shaughnessy and Kim Fritz, have weathered more than two decades of highs and lows. “In […]
