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Dear Tacit, The holiday season typically brings too much activity and a lot of overwhelm for me. How can I enjoy the festive weeks more? Signed...

Dear Tacit, With the holidays approaching, my heart is heavy. My mother passed away a few years ago, and it seems like every Christmas is clouded...

Dear Tacit (repeated from a letter written last year, because it is just as relevant now), The holiday season will be upon us soon, and our family...

Dear Tacit, I am struggling at my workplace. It’s such a toxic environment. I can’t just leave – so how do I cope with being there every day?...

Dear Tacit, How does a person rebuild trust after a partner has cheated? Signed: Broken Hearted Dear Broken Hearted, I am so sorry about your...

Dear Tacit, With the days getting shorter, I am suddenly having issues getting to sleep at night. Any suggestions? Signed: Needing Sleep Dear...

Dear Tacit, What are boundaries and why do we need them? Signed: Why Are Boundaries Important? Dear Why Are Boundaries Important, Boundaries are...

Dear Tacit, Whenever something goes wrong, I start to drown in negative thoughts. Even if the issue is small, it becomes a horrible failure in my...

Dear Tacit, What is the difference between anorexia and binge-eating disorder? They get a little confusing to me. Signed: Eating/Feeding...

Dear Tacit, I have lost a loved one to suicide, and it has been a struggle. Could you share some thoughts about how to support the survivors of...

Dear Tacit Readers: This article is Part 2 of last week’s response to a reader who asked about how to recognize if someone is suicidal. I thought...

Dear Tacit, My friend is depressed a lot of the time. How do I know if he is suicidal? Signed: Recognize When Someone Is Suicidal Dear...