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Cope With Life (CWL) offers simple solutions from an everyday guy talking about stuff he’s been through Real life experiences, not medical or professional advice, but rather insights, peer-to-peer, helping you gain perspective and find solutions. My life has been anything but dull. Events and life experiences have challenged me to find creative solutions and face things head on. In many ways, I’m dropping my pants and revealing vulnerabilities – hopefully these experiences will help you cope with your life obstacles.

I’m taking steps to lead a productive, healthy and abundant life. Things that deserve to be shared to help each of you find solutions. The topics on CWL are things I have been through and I’ll expand on them as we grow and learn.

1. Adoption - the focus here will be on adoption reunion and the many issues adoptees have as children and adults. We will explore the adoption process too.
2. Anger & Stress – oh, the things that I have been angry about, and rightfully so…but we all have to learn not to be a victim. Learning to cope has not been easy. But finding peace and harmony is a beautiful challenge that everyone should strive for.
3. Child Abuse – let’s just say I’ve dealt with the Children’s Aid Society, about 30% of children are exposed to some form of abuse. Something we need to change. I’ll explore things we have to deal with as adult victims.
4. Clutter - this is not something I struggled with but rather excelled at. I’m great at organizing and simplifying aspects of life. Cluttered life, clutter mind! I can help you get organized to kick the clutter out of your life.
5. Divorce - no divorce is pleasant, mine wasn’t an exception. Far behind me now, it is easier to look at it objectively and offer ideas to transition into a positive, healthy place and help you find meaning again.
6. Debt - in our consumer society, many of us face debt. Especially if you are going through other life issues. Getting a handle on it does not need to be as difficult and painful as you think.
7. Depression - sensitive by nature and hardened by experiences, depression has at times taken over my life. Anxiety is not far behind. But learning not to be a victim, embracing life and choosing healthy solutions in life makes all the difference.
8. Parenting - the focus here will be long distance parenting. I maintain a happier and healthier relationship with my daughter. More than many parents, who I envy at times for the day to day interaction, since my child lives in another country…far away. My time is valuable with her. I’ll share how you can make the most of it and how to respect and guide your child.
9. Work & Social – work and life should be something you are passionate about. I’m a firm believer in a balance of the two. Working for someone else as a wage slave is something that should be minimized. Take your energy and anger and build something good. There are options but only you can apply them.

That is just a taste of things we will explore. If we see a simple solution that you can apply to an obstacle we will share it to get your life on track.

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