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“How do we tell the truth and make that truth bearable,” a quote from an interview with author Kate DiCamillo discussing “Charlotte’s Web” by E. B. White. She went on to say, “E.B. White loved the world. And in loving the world, he told the truth about it – its sorrow, its heartbreak, its devastating …
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It’s great to have long-term goals for self-improvement. But sometimes those long-term goals can feel so, well, long-term. So, don’t just think about where you want to be five or 10 years from now; ask yourself what’s getting in the way of making your life better right at this moment? Sure, there are some things …
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The Nation’s drug-related overdose and death epidemic are at an all-time high and Oklahoma is no exception. The CDC, and Oklahoma State Department of Health, show drug overdose deaths increased 23 percent in Oklahoma from March 2020 to March 2021, with each remaining month showing a continued increase. “A prevention specialist with the Tulsa Health …
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Toxic relationships can have lasting effects on both your mental and physical health. Due to the stress induced by the situation, toxic relationships can increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. The constant conflict can cause a decline in mental health, increasing a person’s likelihood of developing conditions like depression and anxiety. Sometimes, the paranoia …
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Oklahoma, like so many other states, requires parents to maintain Parenting Plans and Custody Agreements, despite the COVID-19 crisis. If this requires children to travel to a different location, or shelter-in-place in a different parent’s home, you and your child might be fearful. You have no knowledge of steps being taken in an ex-spouse’s home …
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