Patti Carmalt-Vener
Stories by Patti Carmalt-Vener
Staying friends
People who feel they’re drifting apart can help each other change for the better
The thoughts that count
Absent dad plus angry mom adds up to a rough holiday for one confused teen
Fear's barriers
PEOPLE seeking help put up walls when faced with powerful emotions
Beautiful you
Growing past the ugly duckling of yesteryear
Life in metaphor
Different dream symbols tell us similar things about our lives
Obsessively yours
Don’t let a family member’s oppressive ocd symptoms ruin your life
Under control
Tourette’s syndrome can be complicated, misdiagnosed, under-diagnosed and widely misunderstood
Nobody's perfect
Poor body image can lead to problems elsewhere in life
The illustrated son
Mental health can’t be measured by the amount of ink a person puts on their body
Secret sharer
Take stock and recognize the beauty that lies within
Healthy anger, steadfast love
Helping hands
Empathy, acceptance, respect and love are what depressed loved ones need
The parenting grandparent
Tragedy presents new challenges to a baby and his single grandpa
'The Grumpy Bear Chair'
Very young kids need guidance — not punishment — for acting out emotions
Letting go
Insist on being with someone who loves only you