Charity Curnutt Charity Curnutt

Raising Adults: Learning to Let Go and Lean In

Reflections on My Parenting Journey

I used to think parenting’s main goal was to raise and successfully—whatever that means—launch young adults into the world. You know: birth ‘em, burp ‘em, potty train ‘em, teach them to ride bikes, say sorry, say thank you, choose good friends, do well in school, maybe play a sport or an instrument, love others, get a job, graduate, pick a path… done.

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Malissa Durbin Malissa Durbin

When Grief and Joy Coexist

Grief arrives unannounced, and when it knocks, you don’t get to decide whether to let it in—you simply feel it.

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Malissa Durbin Malissa Durbin

Mastering Your Stress Threshold: A Guide to Self-Care and Wellness

Neglecting Yourself Can Lead to Anxiety, Panic, Overwhelm, and Burnout

Life can often feel like a constant barrage of challenges, responsibilities, and stressors. It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind, and neglect one’s own well-being. In my professional life, I have a front row seat to the hardships that neglecting oneself can cause.

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Malissa Durbin Malissa Durbin

The Beauty in Breaking

As a therapist, one of my greatest privileges is sitting with clients during their darkest moments. I get to be present through the hurt, pain, ugliness, and hardships of life.

If you’re put off by the words “get to” when I’m talking about someone’s pain, hear me out.

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Malissa Durbin Malissa Durbin

The Power of Authenticity in Parenthood

Mamas… can we just get REAL for a moment? 

Can we all just pause the cute Facebook posts to be authentic and real? Because when it comes to parenting, isn’t that what we all need?

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