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The Love That Changed My Path
Ed had always longed for a sense of acceptance. As a teenager, alcohol gave him that. But as life continued, the shame of his substance use separated him from those...
Mar 22, 2021

Updates
6 Easy Ways to Celebrate the Women in Your Life This International Women’s Day
These Ideas Are So Simple And Impactful Behind every successful woman is herself—but it never hurts to have some support along the way! International Women’s Day is coming up March...
Mar 4, 2021

Stories
Cherishing Life’s Little Miracles
A UGM Love Story “As soon as Rodger saw me, he knew I was the one he was gonna marry,” Barbara says. Though it’s been over 40 years since then...
Feb 12, 2021

Updates
Relationship Tips from this Couple of 35+ Years
By Nicole Mucci Do you ever wonder how some people can make being married look easy? Are you hoping to fill your love toolbox with practical knowledge? We’ve got you...
Feb 11, 2021

Updates
How To Weather The Winter Blues: Top 5 Ways to Bring the Sunshine Back
Fact: It’s 2021 now. Fact: COVID did not magically disappear. And you basically feel like you are living one big groundhog day. Fact: Blue Monday is approaching this week (the...
Jan 12, 2021
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