My New Year’s Resolutions

Happy New Year! The past several weeks have been a fun-filled adventure of family visits, friend reunions, book signings with my loyal readers, and the honor of attending the celebrations of two weddings. My travels took me to the East Coast, the Midwest and back to...

Expert Dating Advice: How to Rebound from a Solo Holiday Season

By Debbie Ceresa, as seen on Cupid’s Pulse. Does Christmas have you singing the blues? The holidays are supposed to be about good times with family, friends, and traditions. Yet, many of us dredge up old feelings from divorce, job loss, money, or even the death...

A thank you prayer

Behind Grace’s bed, the wall was painted a bright raspberry color. Large brightly colored decals of animals and flowers floated across the room. My little granddaughter invited me to share her room during my visit a few weeks ago. Grace inherited her parents large bed...

The Poppy

As a little girl, my Grandpa Tony always gave me a poppy to wear on Veteran’s Day. I loved the red flower, but  only knew my grandpa and his war buddies collected money and gave people a flower. The men dressed in their uniforms and hats, standing outside the...

Learn to Laugh

Several years ago, I stood behind the podium in front of an overcrowded banquet hall. Once again, I was asked to present several awards during the annual high school honors ceremony. The high school had suffered several years of declining enrollment prior to my coming...

HOME

Home. Children are going back to school, leaving home. College students are getting ready to leave home either for the first time or returning to their campus life. I remember those days and how my life changed. I’ve lived in several houses during my life. Houses with...

To a father growing old, nothing is dearer than a daughter

– Euripides Father’s Day is a day to pay tribute to our fathers, however for many of us our dads are no longer living. My father died sixteen years ago, but in the top drawer of my nightstand I continue to keep a card from him. The card is an ordinary greeting card...

The Grief Recovery Method®

Debbie Ceresa is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist®. She joins a team of worldwide specialists who are trained and certified to facilitate recovery methods to those suffering from a loss. The Grief Recovery Method® provides participants with the necessary tools to...

Speaking

Finding hope after despair has filled Debbie with a passion to help others find a beautiful life. Debbie has the ability to reach age groups ranging from young children to adults. She has shared her insights with groups ranging from intimate book clubs to packed...