by Marina Matthews | Sep 22, 2025 | Behavior & Communication
Let’s talk about that heavy feeling that shows up after a hard moment. You know the one. The sigh that came out sharper than you meant it to.The irritation after answering the same question again… and again… and again.The moment you closed yourself in the bathroom...
by Marina Matthews | Jun 13, 2025 | Encouragement & Support
Dear weary soul, If you’ve found yourself whispering (or shouting) “I’m done!” today, I want you to know: I hear you. I see the empty cup you keep trying to pour from. I see the hurt behind your eyes when the person you love calls you a name, accuses you of something...
by Marina Matthews | May 14, 2025 | Behavior & Communication, Caregiver Tips
If I had a dollar for every time my husband sat across from a doctor and declared himself “doing great!” — I’d have a fully funded retirement and someone else paying my property tax. Meanwhile, I’m over there wondering if I hallucinated the part where he asked me what...
by Marina Matthews | May 7, 2025 | Encouragement & Support
There’s a particular kind of guilt that doesn’t come after you lose your patience. It comes when you’re lying in bed at night. It shows up when you see someone traveling.When you scroll past a former colleague’s promotion.When you realize you can’t remember the last...
