by Sydell Weiner | Nov 21, 2023 | Community, Connection, Israel, The war in Israel
Is there anything more wonderous than human connection? To be seen, heard and accepted for who we are is precious, but not always easy. Like many of us post pandemic, I’ve learned to feel safe in my own isolation. On October 7th, shook by the news of Israel...
by Sydell Weiner | Nov 5, 2019 | Communication Tips, Couples Counseling, Non-Violent Communication, Relationships, Resolving Conflict
If your relationship is stuck in a cycle of blame, you probably wonder what happened to the feelings that brought you together. Don’t despair! It is possible to recapture the intimacy by learning a few simple tools. What follows are based on Marshall Rosenberg’s...
by Sydell Weiner | Aug 15, 2019 | Bereavement, Grief, Grief Support, Losing a Loved One, Losing a Spouse
The hospital smells of disinfectant, trying to mask the presence of illness and grief. I walk into my husband’s room and give him a hug. I hold on tight, and even though he’s too weak to reciprocate, I relish the familiar touch and feel of his skin. How, I...
by Sydell Weiner | Aug 14, 2019 | Grief, Grief Support, Losing a Loved One, Losing a Spouse, Losing a Spouse, Surviving loss
“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” This quote is getting thousands of “Likes” on Facebook, but are acts of kindness what we practice in our everyday lives? In March of 2002, my husband Rex and I moved to a small fixer upper in...
by Sydell Weiner | Jan 16, 2018 | Age related Issues, Aging, Bereavement, Grief, Grief Support, Losing a Loved One, Losing a Spouse, Losing a Spouse, Surviving loss
I used to be pretty, I mean cheerleader, actress, head-turning pretty. Fortunately, I was also smart. I learned early that it would take more than good looks to make my way in the world. And as much as I’m struggling with aging, it’s harder for women whose...