I’m pro owning-your-own-shit. Part of my shit is that I love presents. Part of how I own that is making sure to take responsibility for treating myself during special occasions when I’m feeling in the mood to receive love via gifts. For this holiday season, one gift I gave myself was to spend some time lettering a front door welcome sign for our Craftsman bungalow. I took the time to create a pattern inspired by our house’s stained glass and to paint it with some new watercolors I’d been itching to use. It was an all-around satisfying experience. However you spend your December 25th, I hope you get to feel some solid moments of satisfaction.
Emily P.G. Erickson is a freelance writer specializing in mental health and parenting. She has written for popular digital publications, including Everyday Health, Health, The New York Times, Parents, Romper, Verywell Mind, WIRED, and more.
Emily is a professional member of the National Association of Science Writers (NASW), the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA), and the Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ).
Previously, Emily researched PTSD for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and earned a master's in psychology.
You can find the latest from Emily at www.emilypgerickson.com.
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