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The Real Reason Back-to-School Makes Us So Emotional
The summer is fading—and the sun is rising—as I drive my son to his summer job. At thirteen-years-old, Aidan has...
What Anxiety Steals from Us (and How to Steal It Back)
My pockets are empty, and it’s disconcerting. We’re at a church picnic in a local city park. The sun is...
The 3 Reasons You Should Not Try to Make Anyone Happy
We are shoveling mulch like our lives depend upon it. My three kids are loading wheelbarrow after wheelbarrow, and I’m...
Warning: This Post Could Be Hazardous to Your Paralysis
I’ve been trying to wean myself off my iPhone. Again. Nothing drastic this time. Just a slow detox. Turning off...
What I Will Miss When They Are Gone
They sent me home to get the music. On a Friday afternoon in June, we were celebrating the 90th birthday...
When Life Gives You Lemons, Pay Closer Attention to the Lemons
The curves made me listen. I was on my first long bike ride in years, and my destination was a...
The Definition of Freedom (According to a Psychologist)
What is freedom? Today, in America, we celebrate Independence Day. Yet, even in the land of the free, our definitions...
I see.
I haven’t written a poem since the year I fell in love with my wife. That was 17 years ago....
A Father's Love: It's Complicated, and Quite Simple
"Daddy, is there going to be music for us to dance to, or did you just trick me into coming...
A Therapist Explains Why We're All So Ticked Off in Social Media
Parenting fail alert. A couple of weeks ago, on a Sunday night, my thirteen-year-old son Aidan forgot to finish his...
The Kind of Trophy Every Kid Should Receive
These days, every kid gets a trophy. A lot of people don’t like that. And I understand. Trophies are about...
The Art of Being Alive in a Broken World
I heard a wail coming from the back entryway. When I got there, the scene quite simply broke my heart....
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In his debut novel, Kelly weaves a page-turning, plot-twisting tale that explores the spiritual depths of identity and relationships, amidst themes of healing, grace, faith, forgiveness, and freedom.
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Dr. Kelly Flanagan is a psychologist, author, consultant, and speaker who enjoys walking with people through the three essentials of a truly satisfying life: worthiness, belonging, and purpose. His blog writings have been featured in Reader’s Digest, The Huffington Post, The 5 Love Languages, and the TODAY Show. Kelly is the author of Loveable and True Companions.
