Tears of Hope

11/16/2025

✨ APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 20TH — MIDNIGHT ✨

Adopt-A-Family for the Holidays MN

Friends — we have officially crossed 3,000 applications this season.
Three thousand stories.
Three thousand households trying their very best.
Three thousand families hoping for a softer Christmas than the one life handed them this year.

I need to share an important update:

All applications must be submitted by November 20th.

You have the entire day to send them in, but anything received after 11:59 PM on November 20th
will have to wait until next season.

This isn’t because we don’t care.
It’s because we care so much
that we refuse to rush, cut corners, or overlook even one family
already in the system. Help isn't guaranteed, but we are working really hard to network, to find sponsors, collect toys, etc..

✨ There is a moment, every winter, when the world feels impossibly heavy —
and yet, people still lift it together.

This program is not powered by money or magic.
It is powered by neighbors who refuse to let strangers feel alone.
The ones who give, and the ones who ask —
both are acts of courage.

A community is not built in the sunlight.
It is built in the cold, in the need,
in the hush before Christmas when people choose compassion on purpose. ✨

I am humbled.
I am grateful.
And I am determined to serve every family we can with dignity, respect, and clarity.

If you or someone you know still needs to apply,
please, please, get it in by November 20th at midnight.

With Love,

Bethany Nelson-Lieser
Adopt-A-Family for the Holidays MN™

If interested in sponsoring a family, please PM me your email address. ❣️

11/14/2025

Good morning! Just a little cute message to remind you, we are all doing the best we can and we got this

11/14/2025

We are 7 days away and yes the Spades/Dominoes competition is THAT serious, you might not talk to your people for a few weeks cause real talk! If you renig at the table you lost that round!

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11/11/2025

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

🌍 Supporting BIPOC Neurodivergent Teens & Young Adults in Today’s Political Climate 💬

Navigating the world can be especially challenging for BIPOC neurodivergent youth — but with empathy, understanding, and community, we can make a difference. 💛

Here are six ways to offer meaningful support:
💙 Start with Empathy
💚 Discuss Safety
💛 Affirm Identity
🧡 Explain Cycles
💡 Highlight Agency
💜 Cultivate Support

Together, we can empower young people to feel safe, seen, and supported. ✨

11/11/2025

When a child is raised by a mother who yells frequently, disregards boundaries, and is emotionally absent, it can have profound and lasting effects on their development and adult life. This type of upbringing often creates an environment of instability, fear, and confusion, which shapes the child's emotional and psychological landscape.

Low Self-Esteem: Constant yelling and criticism can make a child feel worthless and inadequate. As adults, they may struggle with low self-esteem, doubting their abilities and worthiness in personal and professional relationships.

Difficulty Setting Boundaries: Growing up with a parent who didn't respect boundaries can leave an individual unsure of how to set and maintain healthy boundaries in their own life. They might find it hard to say no or protect their personal space, leading to issues in relationships and work environments.

Emotional Dysregulation: An emotionally absent mother can cause a child to struggle with identifying and managing their emotions. As adults, they may experience intense emotional reactions, mood swings, or difficulty calming themselves in stressful situations.

Fear of Abandonment: Emotional absence and instability can instill a deep fear of abandonment. This fear can manifest in adult relationships as clinginess, jealousy, or a constant need for reassurance, making it difficult to form healthy, secure attachments.

Trust Issues: A childhood filled with broken boundaries and emotional neglect can lead to difficulties in trusting others. As adults they may be wary of others' intentions, struggle to form close relationships, and often feel isolated or alone.

Perfectionism and People-Pleasing: To avoid criticism or yelling, children may become perfectionists or people-pleasers. This behavior can carry into adulthood, leading to chronic stress, burnout, and a lack of personal fulfillment.