Written by: Veronica Cisneros, LMFT Divorce is life-changing, but its impact feels magnified during the holiday season, especially when finances are tight. As a working mom, you may already feel the pressure to make holidays special for your kids, but now you’re balancing it with the reality of a single…
For many moms, divorce means a huge shift in family dynamics, especially during the holidays. These are usually times of joy, tradition, and togetherness, but now they may feel loaded with stress, guilt, and anxiety. Your kids might feel torn between two homes, unsure how to act or where to…
The holiday season is meant for joy, family, and togetherness, but it can feel empty and even painful if you’re dealing with divorce or healing from infidelity. The world seems focused on family and love, making it easy to feel alone, as if everyone else has something you’re missing. But…
Marriage can be challenging, and many people walk down the aisle thinking they’re stepping into their "happily ever after." But the truth is, after the honeymoon phase fades, some find themselves in a relationship that feels out of balance. “We’re more like roomates than a couple.” Do you ever feel…
Getting a breast cancer diagnosis is terrifying. It feels like your world is crumbling, and no matter how hard you try, you can’t escape the fear and uncertainty. You want to reach out, but everyone around you seems busy, and the last thing you want is to be a burden.…
When you're a mom who's just been diagnosed with something life-altering, like cancer, it feels like your world has been flipped upside down. The whirlwind of appointments, treatments, and emotions can be overwhelming, and you're left with one impossible question: How do I even talk to my kids about this?…
Divorce and infidelity can shake the foundation of any family. “It feels like a nightmare that I just can’t wake up from.” While these situations are incredibly tough on the adults involved, they can be just as emotionally devastating for children. As a working mom managing the upheaval, you may…
Infidelity can feel like the ultimate betrayal, shaking not only your relationship but also your sense of self. For high-achieving women, the pain goes beyond the heartbreak—it disrupts the balance we’ve worked so hard to maintain between our careers, family responsibilities, and personal lives. If you’ve been blindsided by infidelity,…
Becoming a new mom is a transformative experience, but it also brings emotional, physical, and relational challenges that many women aren't prepared for. The excitement of welcoming a newborn often overshadows the reality of the postpartum period—a time when mothers can feel invisible, overwhelmed, and disconnected from their previous life.…
Success on the outside doesn’t always mean peace on the inside. Many working moms appear to have it all—thriving careers, beautiful families, and a life full of accomplishments. But beneath that mask, some are struggling silently with overwhelming feelings of stress, anxiety, and hopelessness. This struggle, tragically, can sometimes lead…