by María Tomás-Keegan | Accepting & Adapting to Life's Change
Confusion about the future runs rampant during a pandemic—I guess we should expect that. But what happens when the chaos continues for longer than anyone imagined? You might be wondering how to change your life while the world is upside down, and you don’t have a clue...
by María Tomás-Keegan | Breakups, Grief & Loss
Ambiguous loss. It started slowly at first—a diagnosis of degenerative disc disease, which was likely causing the pain radiating down his leg. Four surgeries later, with minimal relief, a regular regimen of injections, pain medications, and nerve blockers, his life...
by María Tomás-Keegan | Resiliency & Building Confidence
As I think about all the changes we have had to accept recently, it makes my heart hurt. First, it was the COVID-19 pandemic, which was followed by the civil unrest due to racial police actions in several states. Change is upon us. What is clear to me is change...
by María Tomás-Keegan | Accepting & Adapting to Life's Change
You might think that all turning points in life should be monumental moments that flip your world upside down and cause you to panic. Some are just that. For instance, he just left you for another woman. Now what? Or, you just lost your job—what’s next? But all life...
by María Tomás-Keegan | Accepting & Adapting to Life's Change
You may be experiencing everything from panic, dread, and fear to anxiety, stress, and sadness. You’re not alone. Understanding emotions as you navigate the daily changes of a worldwide pandemic can be difficult, and it can take a toll. What concerns me the most is...
