
Visits From the In-laws
Dear Tacit, I like my in-laws enough, but things seem to get tense or strained when they visit. How can I make it less stressful for everyone? Signed: Visits From

Dear Tacit, I like my in-laws enough, but things seem to get tense or strained when they visit. How can I make it less stressful for everyone? Signed: Visits From

Dear Tacit, This is a holiday season full of loss for me – and I am not looking forward to all the “cheer” I have to be around. Any suggestions

Dear Tacit, This is going to be my first holiday season being sober. Do you have any pointers that can help during this time where using substances seems so expected?

Dear Tacit, Do I REALLY need the support of AA or any other 12-step program? What does it offer that I can’t find elsewhere? Signed: Are 12-Step Programs Necessary? Dear

Dear Tacit, Can you explain the difference between healthy and unhealthy altruism? Signed: Just To Be Nice Dear Just To Be Nice, Absolutely. The concept of altruism can be generally

Dear Tacit, I like to read a lot of self-help books and take self-help courses. Is this enough for me to truly grow or heal from my past trauma? Signed:

Dear Tacit, With kids back at school, do you have any suggestions for the best school routines? Signed: Best School Routines Dear Best School Routines, A solid routine makes the

Dear Tacit, Is being bored a good thing? Signed: Being Bored Dear Being Bored, Yes, absolutely! In a world where being busy seems to equate to being successful, much of

Dear Tacit, Any suggestions for how to wrap-up this year and start the new one in a healthy way? Signed: Happy New Year Dear: Happy New Year Ending one year

Dear Tacit, I have suffered a huge loss lately, and the idea of getting thru the holidays while I am dealing with this seems impossible. How can I survive this