By HANNAH MILNER Guest Columnist Physical assaults. Mental abuse. Removal from your only home. These early traumas cause a host of mental health issues for Indiana’s foster children well into…
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My grandmother wore navy blue for dress, but for everyday her favorite color was red. One year she had a red dress with white polka dots. Granddaughter was a preschooler….
Recently, I was interviewed for an article regarding my Muscular Dystrophy diagnosis. One of the interview questions led me to the thought and realization that every good quality that I…
There is magic in the air, right? And by jolly magic, I mean there is a great deal of stress. We all have our to-do lists. There are last-minute gifts…
From now on, our troubles will be miles away… I have to admit I sang those lyrics this week and said a prayer, “Please, Lord, let it be soon.” It…
“You are fettered,” said Scrooge, trembling. “Tell me why?” – Charles Dickens My father used to say, “The more keys a man has, the more worries.” Then, for emphasis, he’d…
“Honey, what’s wrong, you seem out of sorts …” he said. “Nothing is wrong, dear, it’s just that it’s Christmas,” she replied. Although I usually include a quote of a…
By BELLA PAPPAS Sheridan High School Student This column is brought to readers by Sheridan High School dual-credit program students and Human Services teacher Abby Williams. Kurt Donald Cobain was…
Today’s column will be the last one in my series on reducing our mental load. I’ve been thrilled to share some of the tips I’ve discovered with you these last…
Update No. 199 As I reflect on the first half of the school year, I am proud of all we have accomplished together as a school community to challenge, educate,…