Happy New Year!

My friends, it is that time of year where the universe is going to tell you you are not doing enough - you aren’t working out enough, you aren’t skinny enough, you aren’t doing enough for your hair, your nails, your skin, your health. You aren’t eating right, reading enough, self-caring enough, vacationing enough, taking enough weighted-vest walks, not taking supplements or using all the processed powders. You aren’t doing enough for your kids, your pets, your family, your friends.


Well, I am here to tell you that you are enough, exactly as you are. There is no one else like you in the world. And the world would be so, so empty if you weren’t in it. So, please do me a favor - don’t buy into the chaos of information the universe is throwing at you since it’s the start of a new year. Just allow yourself the pleasure of loving you as much as the rest of those around you love you.


What does it really mean to love yourself? I hope 2026 is the year you find out. If that’s building new habits, awesome. If that’s working out more, fantastic. If that’s going outside and getting reacquainted with your five sense, how lovely. If it’s reading a book, outstanding.


May you find your inner peace, your inner joy and your inner love for yourself this year.

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This month, 20% of our proceeds will go to The Aphasia Project out of Cary, North Carolina.

I was introduced to this incredible organization by my lifelong friend Kristine Strobbia.


Their mission: empower individuals with aphasia, their families and the broader community by providing lifelong support, education, and resources to strengthen communication, build confidence, and foster meaningful connections for fully integrated lives.

Their vision: a world where people with aphasia are no longer isolated, but empowered through connection, understanding and support, so they can confidently reconnect with their communities, rebuild their lives and thrive with dignity.

TAP’s story started in 2003 when a small group of people gathered in a living room to discuss how to address the long-term needs of individuals with aphasia. Maura Silverman, a speech-language pathologist and TAP’s founder, sought to begin an aphasia-specific program based on a Life Participation Model (LPAA, ASHA 2001). The program would not be center based, rather would reach individuals and their families in their own community. Interest in this small 501(c)(3) organization was incredible, and support was expressed generously by donors, rehabilitation programs, and universities in the area.

Since 2003, TAP Has been the only community-based program in North Carolina offering lifelong, affordable support for individuals with aphasia. At present, we provide 30+ weekly conversation groups, both in-person and virtual, where participants can practice communication skills, build confidence, and connect with others in a small, supportive setting. These groups are led by licensed speech-language pathologists and foster ongoing peer support.

TAP also supports families through our virtual monthly training program, “Learning to Speak Aphasia,” and virtual support groups. Beyond this, TAP raises awareness of aphasia by educating healthcare professionals and community members to better serve affected individuals.

AT TAP, they are dedicated to empowering individuals with aphasia and their families, one conversation at a time.

In 2025, TAP officially rebranded as The Aphasia Project, reflecting their growth beyond the original name Triangle Aphasia Project. They have now outgrown the triangle of in NC and serve individuals now all over the state of North Carolina.
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To learn more about their incredible work, please visit their website: https://www.aphasiaproject.org/

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