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Lessons from Bob Cratchit: Financial Lessons for the Holidays

Are you a Scrooge or Cratchit? During this time of year we can all turn into a little of both, but examining Bob Cratchit for his money flaws and Scrooge as well we can all learn from this fictional characters especially durning the holidays and how we spend and save money.

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Overcoming Adversity: How Second Chances Change Lives

Second chances are always appreciated in our lives whether it’s a second chance at a relationship or a career or to rebuild. I can honestly say I have gotten a few second chances in life especially after my Suicide attempt in 2007. At that point in my life which I was in my mid-twenties I… Continue reading Overcoming Adversity: How Second Chances Change Lives

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Life After Suicide: Finding Hope Again

Suicide prevention continues to be a topic we should all care about as I at one point struggled and even attempted many years ago, thankful to be here today. It's important to have an open discussion about struggle and stop making those with depression a stigma. There is hope for all who suffer, I am proof of that and here is my story.

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My Job Loss, My Job Gain and How I managed

Losing one’s job is painful, it can be one of the most destructive events happening in ones life. I should know I have been through a few of them. Most recently I was laid off March 2nd, 2023.  An unexpected shock as the organization I worked for gave no indication there would be any form… Continue reading My Job Loss, My Job Gain and How I managed

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Surviving Being Laid Off in 2023 From being Newly Laid off, my perspective

Lay offs continue to happen in 2023 as companies continue to cut their workforces, often blaming over hiring in the pandemic, neglecting to realize the negative impact they have on families and our lives. But is being laid off as bad as it sounds, it can be but there are ways to combat these difficult transitions and keep a healthy mind.

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Is Free Speech Really Free? NO and Its not a license to Say What you want without consequence.

Is free speech truly free? Before you turn the page, this is not someone spread right wing Rhetoric about your freedoms being stripped from us. No this is about how in America we have a right to speak , but there are consequences and being held accountable for spreading hate and this goes for other… Continue reading Is Free Speech Really Free? NO and Its not a license to Say What you want without consequence.

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How Writing Can Help Un-Tap Your Creative Side and Heal at The Same Time

Writing has an important part of daily life, but more and more individuals choose to forgo writing in exchange for technology such as Social Media and television. The benefits of writing are huge especially when it comes mental health, being creative and being better communicators. Let's all see how we write more and reap the benefits.

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Discovering Your Life’s Purpose After College

Finding our place in the world is so important to many, including myself, but the world is a big place, even if you’re living in a small town, the world can seem even smaller.  Going through years of education from kinder to college, a lot can be packed in all those years. Depending on where… Continue reading Discovering Your Life’s Purpose After College