Grief: it transcends time, space, and cultures; connects us to our mortality, faith, and the world; reveals to us our deepest fears and anxieties, and it bonds us even more deeply to what and who we have loved and cared for. It is said the...
December is portrayed by many as a happy time of year filled with warmth, community, and family. Yet for people carrying relational traumas, loss, or ongoing conflict, this time of year can deepen pain instead of soothing it. The pressure to “be merry” can make...
I vividly remember 15-year-old me wanting so badly to feel the independence of adulthood. I wanted to be out from under the rules of my parents and so I couldn’t wait to move out! I imagine many of us felt this yearning for freedom in...
Discovering and expressing your gender identity or sexual orientation can be a meaningful part of self-awareness and growth. At times, this process may feel confusing or overwhelming, especially when thinking about coming out. At Pathways Family & Community Services in Stafford, Virginia, our LGBTQIA+ affirming...