DearBrenda v01

To Text or to Call? Which is better when in states of need or crises.

A friend who’d been ill shared with me that she wanted people to call her and not text her to check in on her. She said it felt more intimate, more caring to her. She felt frustrated and hurt when people texted, even though she knew people meant well. I suggested she tell her friend …

Dreams during Covid

As our daytime lives have significantly changed in this unique time, so have our nights. Our dreams can be vivid and intense. Try not to be frightened or over think or judge your dreams or undervalue them as “only a dream” and “strange”. It’s more helpful to explore, reflect and give meaning to your dreams. …

Sex between couples during the pandemic

If you are a part of a functional couple, are you and your partner engaging in sexual intimacy? Is there time for romance, sexuality, playfulness and ease during serious and hard times? Do you manage to step away from the news, your screens, work, chores to find those magical and life affirming moments? Try to …