Diane Kerrigan & Associates Counseling

04/25/2026

04/25/2026

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04/24/2026

I was cleaning out my office a bit and I found these in one of my drawers. I made these for an event from waaaay back in 2014, and completely forgot that I tucked away this little leftovers container. It was fun to open up some of the fortune cookies and see what I had written all those years ago. If you were going to write an inspirational quote cookie that would be beneficial for you to get.... What would it be?

04/22/2026

The voice in your head, the one no one else hears, the one that shows up in the quiet moments…

That’s the one that stays.

Long after conversations end.
Long after people walk away.
Long after the world goes silent.

So what is it saying to you?

Is it tearing you down? Reminding you of everything you think you’re not or replaying the things you wish you could undo?

Or is it fighting for you? Even just a little - whispering, “keep going”?

Because the truth is, you don’t deserve to be spoken to harshly. Especially not by yourself.

Be intentional.
Be aware.
Be kinder than you feel like being.

You matter - even in the quiet. 💜🩵



📍 2330 Shawnee Rd | Lima, OH 45805
📞 419-792-0313
🛍️ Tue–Fri 12–6 | Sat 10–2
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04/21/2026

Clinicians Chelsey, Amanda, and Diane spent the last few days in Harrisburg. We attended the PA Certification Board’s annual addictions conference. Continuing education and training is incredibly important in our field, as the world is constantly changing. We are headed back and ready to return to the office. Special thanks to clinician Krystal for holding down the fort while we were away!

04/21/2026

A great resource if you can get there today!

04/20/2026

Words of wisdom found on the streets of Harrisburg, PA

04/20/2026

Sometimes it’s the smallest things - a smile, a “hey, how are you,” holding the door, making eye contact - and we don’t even realize it might be the one thing that keeps someone here.

Because the truth is people are carrying things you will never see. Heavy things. Quiet things. The kind they don’t talk about.

And kindness?
It doesn’t have to be loud or big or perfect.
It just has to be real.

You never know when your moment of kindness becomes someone else’s reason to keep going.

So be kind anyway.
Even when you’re tired.
Even when no one is watching.
Even when you don’t feel like it.

Because it matters more than you’ll ever know. 💜🩵



📍 2330 Shawnee Rd | Lima, OH 45805
📞 419-792-0313
🛍️ Tue–Fri 12–6 | Sat 10–2
🌐 youmatterawareness.org

04/20/2026

Survivors are often in the position of feeling shame for falling behind on life stuff— dentist appointments, physicals, car maintenance, taxes— because we're busy managing triggers, trauma responses, & recovery. No shame, You're not alone & you can get back on track.

04/20/2026

“You do not have to carry everything at once. One step, one breath, one day at a time.”

Life can feel overwhelming when everything builds up at once. Work, family, responsibilities, worries, and the pressure we put on ourselves can sometimes feel too heavy to carry.

But remember....you do not have to solve everything today.

Take a breath. Focus on the next small step in front of you. Give yourself permission to slow down, rest, and take things one day at a time.

You are stronger than you think, and it is okay to ask for support when you need it.
Check out our support groups https://toughenoughtocare.help/support-groups/ or find helpful advice and information www.toughenoughtocare.org