Stacey Sanderson at Inquire Within

12/23/2025

Sending Christmas wishes:

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12/23/2025

This is so true.

12/20/2025

Sending so much love on this Winter Solstice.

A Winter Solstice Blessing

The winter solstice is a sacred time,
infused with quiet magic and returning light.
It is a moment when the universe, in its infinite kindness,
awakens our hearts to tender and brighter possibilities,
rekindling the light of hope within our souls
as a new cycle of light slowly begins.

In this holy pause between darkness and dawn,
we are invited to release,
to loosen our grip on old patterns, heavy sorrows,
and lingering wounds that we may continue to carry.
With open hands and gentle hearts,
we step forward,
cradling the promise of brighter, more hopeful beginnings.

May all who have known loss or disappointment
find comfort in this peaceful turning.
May the light, though small at first,
guide us faithfully through the darkest days,
reminding us that even the longest night
must yield to morning.

As we give thanks for all that has nourished us,
every lesson, every kindness, every tenderness
that shaped our year,
we honor the path that brought us here.
And in gratitude,
we begin again,
walking onward with renewed hope,
gentle anticipation,
and the quiet courage
to welcome the year ahead.

~ 'A Winter Solstice Blessing' by Spirit of a Hippie

✍️ Mary Anne Byrne

~ Art Unknown via Pinterest

12/16/2025

A little louder for those in the back!

12/15/2025

I like this guy’s thinking!

12/08/2025

I am jumping into the fray of commentary about family estrangement. I know there are strong feelings about it on either side. I wanted to share perspective not from my opinion, but from the experience of talking to so many clients about it. Here is my latest YouTube post:

All about estrangement, from the perspective of family dynamics, attachment and real stories.

12/04/2025

On this last full moon of the year, what is culminating for you and what are you releasing? If you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, if the holiday season brings difficulty, please note that I do have space for you both in-person and on-line.

12/02/2025

Not all of us have easy, comfortable relationships with out family. Many have chosen to uphold a necessary boundary of 'no contact'. Or, perhaps you have experienced a lapse in connection with people. Estrangement is no longer uncommon, and nothing to be ashamed of. Here are 5 common reasons for estrangement:

Family estrangement is becoming more common, and causing a lot of suffering. In this video I share three reasons that I hear the most often in the therapy sp...

12/01/2025

For many of us the holiday season may bring stress, grief or disappointment. If you have a toxic person (or people) in your life it can be difficult to stay in alignment with what truly matters to you. From grief, to expectations, to estrangement and dealing with sabotagers, we will cover it all. Tomorrow, Tuesday December 2, 7 p.m., the link to register is below:

Navigating Narcissism During the Holidays Workshop with Stacey Sanderson

11/28/2025

I don't know why, but for some reason, my Insta feeds are full of reels of women my age, alone in their perfectly curated homes, wearing a cute outfit, telling us all they 'love their life'. I hope they do. This short podcast gently questions if 'independence leads to isolation'. It is a good listen!

11/28/2025

Recent updates to the CDC website suggesting a link between vaccines and autism contradict the scientific consensus that autism has complex, multifactorial origins involving genetic, biological, and environmental interactions.

APA Services is committed to advocating for policies and research priorities that uphold rigorous standards for research and communication and actively counter misinformation and stigma.

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