As we enter 2025, it is an opportune moment to reflect on our achievements, challenges, and the path ahead. This year brings new...

A few years ago, my dad—who happens to be a funeral director and one of my favorite people in the world—leaned in during one of our conversa

Jessica Mattila, MSW, LCSW This holiday season my husband, 12-year-old son and I traveled to Indiana to visit my in-laws. I looked...

Jessica Mattila, MSW, LCSW “It is not the load that breaks you down. It’s the way you carry it.” - Lena Horne Before starting to write...

Jessica Mattila, MSW, LCSW “There are only four kinds of people in the world: Those who have been caregivers. Those who are currently...