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Index to My Articles by Topic — Danell teNyenhuis Black

My most popular articles — I’ve divided my stories by topic and placed them in indexes for easy viewing. Thank you Paul Ryburn, M.Sc. for the idea! Biography COVID-19 Pandemic Family/Life/Miscellaneous Grief & Resilience Humor …

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INDEX | BY TOPIC

Index to My Articles by Topic — Danell teNyenhuis Black

My most popular articles

I’ve divided my stories by topic and placed them in indexes for easy viewing. Thank you Paul Ryburn, M.Sc. for the idea!

  • Biography
  • COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Family/Life/Miscellaneous
  • Grief & Resilience
  • Humor
  • …

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Published in ILLUMINATION

·Jun 27, 2022

Pearls of Memories and a Few Tears

The anniversary I didn’t get to celebrate Today is an exciting day for me. After 2+ years, I am moving back into an office and working there four days per week. Since the pandemic started, I have changed jobs and worked at home for all but a handful of days…

Family

3 min read

Pearls of Memories and a Few Tears
Pearls of Memories and a Few Tears
Family

3 min read


Published in ILLUMINATION

·Mar 15, 2022

Why I’m Happy To Be Overweight!

Before I was overweight, I was obese. — On March 1, 2022, I hit the 6-month mark on my weight loss journey after gastric sleeve surgery. I’ve reached many milestones, and I should hit 100 lbs lost in the next few weeks! I’m currently down 97.4 lbs, and it has been a tremendous change for me, but with…

Bariatric Surgery

5 min read

Why I’m Happy To Be Overweight!
Why I’m Happy To Be Overweight!
Bariatric Surgery

5 min read


Jan 25, 2022

Perfect Words of Comfort Do Not Exist

Doing and sharing are the best way to provide comfort — I don’t feel I have a tragic life, but I have witnessed quite a few tragedies, starting during my childhood. Witnessing trauma doesn’t make me an expert, but I think it has given me practice and the ability to remain calm. …

Grief And Loss

5 min read

Perfect Words of Comfort Do Not Exist
Perfect Words of Comfort Do Not Exist
Grief And Loss

5 min read


Published in ILLUMINATION

·Nov 16, 2021

Thank Goodness for the ADA

Everyone has the right to be safe in public — Last week a federal judge blocked the Texas anti-mask mandate. Unfortunately, Governor Greg Abbott’s attempt to ban mask mandates is a continuation of the politicization of the pandemic. Frankly, I’m confused and disappointed that this is still happening. …

Covid 19

6 min read

Thank Goodness for the ADA
Thank Goodness for the ADA
Covid 19

6 min read


Nov 15, 2021

Her Father Said She Argued Too Much

She took that to heart — “Can this class help her have less drama?” I’ll never forget Back to School Night when my oldest daughter, Sierra, was in the 7th grade. After her drama teacher finished her presentation, my husband Patrick approached her. “Can this class help her have less drama?” he asked. He may have…

Resilience

6 min read

Her Father Said She Argued Too Much
Her Father Said She Argued Too Much
Resilience

6 min read


Published in ILLUMINATION

·Oct 31, 2021

My Risk Factors Are Improving

My new life began 60 days ago. Nearly two months ago, my life changed drastically. Of course, that sounds much more dramatic than it is, but my surgery was a significant change. I underwent a sleeve gastrectomy on September 1st, and things are going well. However, I’m not going to…

Bariatric Surgery

4 min read

My Risk Factors Are Improving
My Risk Factors Are Improving
Bariatric Surgery

4 min read


Published in ILLUMINATION

·Sep 1, 2021

When Your Weight is a Risk Factor

Drastic times call for extreme measures — I was a runner before it was cool to be a runner. And I never really appreciated it. Through the end of high school, I never had to worry about my weight. And I didn’t appreciate that either. …

Bariatric Surgery

6 min read

When Your Weight is a Risk Factor
When Your Weight is a Risk Factor
Bariatric Surgery

6 min read


Jul 25, 2021

Challenging the Double Standards of Privilege Deniers

Please stop making assumptions There is a Facebook post about privilege that’s popped up on the threads of several of my friends. …

Racism

6 min read

Challenging the Double Standards of Privilege Deniers
Challenging the Double Standards of Privilege Deniers
Racism

6 min read


Published in Invisible Illness

·Jul 20, 2021

Prince Harry Shared EMDR With the World

My experience learning to practice EMDR therapy — My client watches the movement of my wand as I softly use the cadence comments, “just notice” and “that’s right.” After 15–20 passes of my wand, I ask her, “what’s coming up now?”

Mental Health

7 min read

Prince Harry Shared EMDR With the World
Prince Harry Shared EMDR With the World
Mental Health

7 min read

Danell teNyenhuis Black

Danell teNyenhuis Black

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Widow, Mother, Wife, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. Recovering Republican trying to find my way. https://www.danellt9.com/. Danellt9@gmail.com

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