by Tania Henderson | Dec 23, 2021 | Communication, Disappointment, Relationship, Self-care, Uncategorized
It is understandable that we want to be empathic and caring toward each other and do what we can to prevent causing another pain. This is not just a value system; it is hardwired into our very being! Through my exploration on this topic, I came across some...
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by Tania Henderson | Nov 22, 2021 | Communication, Disappointment, Relationship, Self-care, Uncategorized
Disappointment is the grief we feel when reality falls far short from what we had hoped. It is a mixture of anger (not o.k.!), and sadness (loss) that naturally occurs when dreams fall flat, things change, accidents happen, or situations are beyond our control....
by Tania Henderson | Sep 28, 2021 | Communication, Disappointment, Relationship, Self-care, Uncategorized
I was having a casual conversation with a grandfather who loved his role through and through. As he talked about his delight spending time with his granddaughter, he mentioned, with a smile, that he could not say “no” to her. “If she gets a sad face or...
