Walk Inside Your Own Story

by Sanctuary | Nov 1, 2018 | Updates & Events, Women

In our culture we talk a lot about ‘owning who you are’, cheering others on to be vulnerable and expressive in ways that personally terrify us or feel out of reach for us. Beginning to question why we spend more time cheering others on instead of ourselves is...

Imperfections Are Not Inadequacies

by Sanctuary | Oct 26, 2018 | Friendships, Updates & Events, Women

“Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.” In the age of social media, there seem to be new standards of perfection. In ways that we could previously ‘fake it until we make it’, we are now expected to shine at all times....

Belonging, Connection, and Support

by Sanctuary | Oct 22, 2018 | Depression & Anxiety, Friendships, Updates & Events

Belonging. Connection. Support. We hear these words often, long for them and seek them throughout our lives. Despite the popularity of these words, we seldom find ourselves able to talk about how to cultivate them and the pain of their absence. This sometimes leaves...

How to Battle Your Winter Blues

by Sanctuary | Feb 9, 2018 | Depression & Anxiety, Featured, Wellness & Mindfulness

You know those people who hate hot weather, love wearing ten layers under their super heavy winter coats, and obsess over freshly fallen snow? Gosh, those people have it easy in winter. That’s not everyone. Winter can be a depressing time for many. It’s dark in the...

Change is Coming: How to Cope with the New

by Sanctuary | Jan 26, 2018 | Depression & Anxiety, Updates & Events, Wellness & Mindfulness

“Change is good” “Change is inevitable” “Change is necessary” “Change of heart” “Change of pace” “Change of scene” “The more things change, the more they stay the same” I could list dozens of idioms in our lexicon that tell us how important change is. “We should...