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Stories about the quiet strength that carries us through change, loss, and new beginnings

Hurricane katrina: 20 years later

Standing in the Path of Hurricane Katrina’s Fury 

To leave or not to leave — in hurricane season, that is often the most consequential question anyone can answer.  In the best-case scenario, staying put during a hurricane can give you a headstart on cleanup and maybe a chance at saving your home from the wind, rain and surge of water. At worst, there’s…

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From The ‘Sip Archive

Mental Health Note

What does “Resilience” mean to you?

“Resilience, to me, means showing up again and again with a heart that refuses to close—even after my biggest heartbreak. I miss my soulmate every second of the day. But I have to keep my Leo courage to keep going, to keep hoping, and to keep loving when life doesn’t play fair. It’s not about bouncing back—it’s about breaking open and allowing what was meant to destroy me to somehow grow me. I am spiritual, emotional, and deeply human and flawed. I sit on the shoulders of all my family and friends and mentors and most importantly God. He is my everything.“

Dr. Alyssa Killebrew

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Q: What Book Helps You Be More Resilient?

Falling Upward by Richard Rohr

“His writing has helped me understand that the second half of life isn’t about achieving—it’s about surrendering, unlearning, and becoming more whole.”

— Dr. Alyssa Killebrew