Dee Dee Chance, LISW

01/30/2026

We have to keep talking about it. It won’t go away if we ignore it. 💚💚💚

So heartbreaking.

01/28/2026

Uugh how many of us want to be all, fix all for those we love. Good intentions but not realistic. We can walk the journey with them but we can’t do it for them. Otherwise we lose ourselves in the midst. 🩷🩷

01/27/2026

There is so much sadness and loss all around right now. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. There is no handbook or timeline. Just know you are not alone. Give yourself grace. Allow yourself to be present in the moment. Don't be afraid to say their name. And don't be afraid to ask for help. 💚💚💚💚

We often treat grief like a mountain we have to get over, but the truth is, grief is a landscape we learn to live in. Some days the sun is out and the air is clear; other days, the fog is so thick you can’t see an inch in front of you. Both days are a valid part of the journey. You aren't "failing" at healing just because you had a heavy day.

Growth doesn't look like a straight line; it looks like staying. It looks like choosing to wake up and try again, even when the loss feels loud. Be gentle with yourself in the middle of the "not yet." You are doing the brave work of carrying a heavy heart while still looking for the light. 🤍

01/26/2026

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Like so many of you, I am horrified and heartbroken by what is happening in Minnesota and in many cities around our country right now.

I believe deeply in justice, due process, fairness and human dignity. I believe in treating other people with kindness and that when we disagree our problems are best solved when we work together. These are not just personal values, they are deeply ingrained in my work.

I began my career as a criminal defense attorney for the Legal Aid Society, where I defended our legal rights and due process in courtrooms everyday. When I joined CNN as a Legal Analyst, my job was to explain our fundamental constitutional rights to global television audiences.

In my writing and on our podcast, we celebrate the work of world-renowned experts who share research, wisdom and science-backed advice to our global audience for one purpose - to help you see a bigger possibility for your life and give you the tools to feel and do better.

I believe you are more powerful than you know. That through your mindset and your actions, over time you can change anything for the better. Together, I believe we can make the world a better place.

You may feel afraid and helpless to effect positive change right now, and I have felt that way too.

Whenever I feel discouraged, I read the words of Professor Margaret Mead:

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

All it takes is one person to do the right thing.

If what’s happening bothers you as much as it bothers me, that person is you and me.

As Dr. King said: “The time is always right to do what is right.”

I am not here to tell you what to do. Lots of resources online can give you ideas. I can only remind you, as a friend, that the more you watch but do or say nothing - the more helpless and hopeless you’ll feel.

Your voice matters.

Be still.

Find your center.

Listen to your heart and you’ll know the right thing to do.

We’re better than this. America’s better than this.

Together we will find our way back to our center.

Together we will create the wave of positive change we long to see.

01/24/2026

This is sooo hard. But so necessary. Happy Saturday. Stay warm! 🩷🩷

The habit that will give you your power back? Take nothing personally.

Your sensitivity is a gift - but when you take everything personally, that gift turns into self-punishment.

This is where the Let Them Theory comes in.

Let Them think what they think, and then Let Me remind myself of the most important part:

I don’t have to take this personally.

01/20/2026

It’s so hard in the moment to see the message. But be patient. It will become clear in time - just maybe not on your desired timeline 💚💚

01/20/2026

💚💚💚. Although it is easy to fall into that “perfection” thinking.

Perfection isn’t the goal.
Presence is.

And presence requires rest, support, and community.
🤍 Follow if you’re building a sustainable practice

01/18/2026

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Being a social worker means choosing kindness even on the days it feels hardest.

01/07/2026

As we start the long haul of Winter give yourself Grace. The "New Year New Me" sometimes makes one feel like a failure when we are a week in and have 'fallen off the wagon' per say. I always say, I didn't get here overnight, I am not going to get out overnight. Day by day, moment by moment, don't put undue pressure on yourself.