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Megan Benoit Ratcliff

It’s Just Another Wednesday in America

When are we going to do better for our kids?

Sep 6

It’s Just Another Wednesday in America

Sep 6

Choosing Hurt

Beware the Perpetual Victim

Aug 27

Choosing Hurt

Aug 27

Communication Pointers in a Pre-Apocalyptic World

“I like your Aldi’s bag.” The peculiar but friendly compliment caused me to raise my head from comparison shopping the unit price of…

Jul 24

Communication Pointers in a Pre-Apocalyptic World

Jul 24

The Want of Humanity

Why do I feel guilty about the fresh-cut daffodils, still wet with rain from the night before, sitting on my desk?

Feb 23

The Want of Humanity

Feb 23

Stop Saying “Trauma” for Stupid Things

People need to stop using the word “trauma” for stupid and inconsequential occurrences in their lives. Continued overuse and misuse…

Feb 14

Feb 14

Happiness Isn’t “Normal”

Written In Honor Of Mental Health Awareness Day

Oct 10, 2023

Happiness Isn’t “Normal”

Oct 10, 2023

We Get to Decide

“Let’s go, Lexus. Some people have places to be.”

Sep 16, 2023

We Get to Decide

Sep 16, 2023

Parents, Get Perspective

Perspective comes in half-naked conversations in the bathroom.

Sep 8, 2023

Parents, Get Perspective

Sep 8, 2023

Mental Health and Razor Blades

Names and identifying details have been altered to protect confidentiality

Jun 24, 2023

Mental Health and Razor Blades

Jun 24, 2023

Loud Talker

People, right? Like, figure it out. It doesn’t take a genius to know what to do.

May 22, 2023

Loud Talker

May 22, 2023

Megan Benoit Ratcliff

Megan Benoit Ratcliff

Pediatric psychologist, writer of random things, squirrel watcher. Every day affords us an opportunity to be the best—or worst—versions of who we want to be.

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