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Listening and Attending (opens the original)
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I am currently in graduate school, studying to become a counselor. Although I have only recently begun the program, what I am learning—about myself and about how I relate to other people—has already begun to change me.At first, I assumed those lessons would become visible much later in the program. Instead, I have found myself practicing them in ordinary conversations. I am becoming more aware of what it means to listen carefully and to help another person feel genuinely heard.In counseling, att
What Grief Looks Like (opens the original)
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I am no stranger to grief. I have loved and lost pets. Some losses were harder than others, but each one left its mark.I am divorced. I have struggled in a changing job market. I have lost both sets of grandparents. This Sunday marks the fourth anniversary of my dad’s death. That loss has affected me most deeply, shifting my focus and sense of purpose from caregiving toward counseling.Grief is difficult—whether we are living through it ourselves or trying to support someone else. Recently, a fri
First Semester reflection (opens the original)
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Learning to lead (opens the original)
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I have always been a follower, not just in dance, but in life. I grew up with a brother and mother who were both Type As. My father and I were Type Bs. We didn’t want to rock the boat… we just followed the path before us.Like my dad, I came to my purpose later in life. My empathy is both my super-power and my Achilles’ heel. Most of the men I dated made the decisions, while I allowed it.Global Aging Voices Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and s
This I Believe (opens the original)
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