All Posts

Hey y’all. Let’s talk about a RESET. Not the social-media version. Not the “new year, new me” hype that fades by mid-January. I’m talking about a real reset. The kind that meets you where you are, not where you think you’re supposed to be. For 2026, RESET is the word. Not just for me, but for anyone who’s tired of starting over and beating themselves up when life happens. Because let’s be honest. Life always happens. RESET Is Not the Same as Giving Up Somewhere along the way,

Hey y’all. Let’s get real for a few minutes. As the year winds down and folks start posting vision boards, affirmations, and “new year, new me” quotes, there’s a quiet truth many people are avoiding: 👉 A new year doesn’t erase unresolved issues. 👉 A calendar change doesn’t heal unaddressed conflicts. If you don’t deal with it, you’ll continue to drag it around. And yes, you heard me, I said drag it , right into 2026 with you. Avoidance Is Not Peace A lot of people confuse

Hey y’all! Let’s talk about a word that’s short, sweet, yet powerful and still somehow sends folks into a guilt spiral: NO. That’s it. That’s the post. Just kidding… but seriously, let’s unpack it. There’s this lie floating around that saying “no” makes you mean, selfish, difficult or uncooperative. The devil is a lie. Boundaries are a form of self-respect, and “no” is the boundary in its rawest form. You don’t owe anybody  a dissertation on why you’re not attending, showing

By Eleanor Shelby-Ellis, EASE Conflict Resolution Services The United States government has been shut down since October 1st. Let me say that again for the folks in the back: Our entire government has been on pause and not because the work is done. But because grown adults in positions of power are out here refusing to talk it out and get it done. Sound familiar? Because whether you’re dealing with mess at home, at work, or in the streets—this type of conflict isn’t just “out

Co-parenting is already a journey, but trying to co-parent with someone who goes radio silent every other week? That’s next-level chaos. Understanding the Impact of Ghosting in Co-Parenting Whether it’s skipped pickups, unanswered texts, or a calendar that only seems to apply to you, being ghosted by a co-parent hits hard. It’s frustrating. It’s lonely. And let’s be honest, it’s simply not fair. Here’s what I need you to know: You didn’t create the inconsistency. You can’t

# Navigating Parenting Time: Finding Balance in a Changing Landscape ## Understanding the Challenges of Parenting Time Hey y’all, Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get said out loud enough. You’ve got a parenting time order in place. The court laid it out. Everybody was told to follow it. At one point, things were flowing. The visits were happening. The kids were going back and forth. You might not have liked the schedule, but at least there was one. Then the kids got

Hey y’all, Let’s be honest. Most of us were never really taught how to handle conflict. We either grew up watching folks argue loud...

Hey y’all, Let’s have a real talk moment. Some arguments can escalate quickly. One minute, you’re calmly discussing an issue. The next, you’re in a heated exchange, feeling emotionally overwhelmed. It can leave you feeling frustrated and helpless. And listen, I get it. When disagreements arise, your body often goes into survival mode. You may feel the urge to fight, freeze, or flee. If you’ve ever shut down mid-argument, it wasn’t because you didn’t care. It was simply becaus

Hey y’all, Can we just take a minute or two to talk about caregiving? Some of us are out here doing the absolute most : cooking, cleaning, coordinating doctor’s appointments, breaking up arguments, holding space, and somehow still trying to drink water and be a real person. Nobody gave us a manual. We didn’t apply. No interview. Just boom: “Congratulations, you're now the emotional support human.” The Dual Nature of Caregiving Here’s the thing: caregiving can be both rewardin

Hey y’all, welcome to The EASE Side! Let’s go ahead and rip the bandage off: conflict is not the enemy . 😮‍💨Yeah, I said it. If your first instinct is to hide, shut down, people-please, or call your group chat and vent in ALL CAPS… trust me, you’re not alone. We’ve been programmed to think conflict is scary, messy, or something only “dramatic” people deal with. But here’s the thing, conflict is a sign that something actually matters. It’s information. It’s feedback. It’s an