You stand in front of the mirror, wondering when things changed. The clothes feel tighter, the energy feels lower, and somewhere along the way, the person staring back became a stranger. You’ve tried the diets, the programs, the promises. Some worked for a while. Most didn’t work at…
You know that stack of books on your nightstand? The one that seems to grow taller while your reading time shrinks smaller? You are not alone. Between work deadlines, family obligations, household tasks, and the constant ping of notifications demanding your attention, finding time to actually sit down…
Have you ever felt like you’re drifting through life without a clear sense of direction, watching opportunities slip by while your deepest desires remain just out of reach? You’re not alone in this feeling of disconnection from your true purpose. Many of us walk through our days on…
The news hit like a punch to the gut. SNAP benefits paused for November, possibly longer. For thousands of Michigan families, this means staring at empty cupboards and wondering how to feed loved ones through the holidays. If you are reading this with that familiar knot of anxiety…
Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we’re told to put away childish things. Stories become “escapism.” Reading for pleasure gets relegated to guilty pleasures and beach vacations. But what if the very thing we’re dismissing is exactly what we need to navigate this complicated, often overwhelming adult world?