May was National Trauma Awareness Month, but I missed mentioning it. As the comedian Jackie Mason said, “So sue me!” And since “Happy Trauma Awareness Month” doesn’t convey the right vibe, I’m opting for a bit of humor, perspective and encouragement. If you’ve been fortunate enough to heal from something bad that happened in your life, pat yourself on the back, have a piece of cake, do a cartwheel. Looking at the source of pain, and what caused it, takes a ton of guts. Here's

The Hidden Gem Philosophy Martha and her mom circa 2010 I was maybe 8 or 9 and my next door neighbor friend, Liz, invited me to her birthday sleepover. Our houses were separated by our driveway, a line of hedge, and her family’s driveway. Mere steps, yet emotionally, the prospect felt like being sent to Siberia. I’d be away from where I felt most comfortable. What if I had a bad dream? What if I threw up from eating too much junk food? Worse, what if the girls stayed up all

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