Margaret Berton, Ph.D.

04/26/2025

LOL:

04/26/2025

“Last day of classes ever!” Too bad they look so sad…

10/14/2023

Value!

A father said to his daughter “You have graduated with honors, here is a Jeep I bought many years ago. It is pretty old now. But before I give it to you, take it to the used car lot downtown and tell them I want to sell it and see how much they offer you for it.”

The daughter went to the used car lot, returned to her father and said, “They offered me $1,000 because they said it looks pretty worn out.”

The father said, now “Take it to the pawn shop.” The daughter went to the pawn shop, returned to her father and said,”The pawn shop offered only $100 because it is an old Jeep.”

The father asked his daughter to go to a Jeep club now and show them the Jeep. The daughter then took the Jeep to the club, returned and told her father,” Some people in the club offered $100,000 for it because “it's an iconic Jeep and sought by many collectors.”

Now the father said this to his daughter, “The right place values you the right way,” If you are not valued, do not be angry, it means you are in the wrong place. Those who know your value are those who appreciate you......Never stay in a place where no one sees your value.

Credit: Unknown

01/26/2023

Way to GOOOOO and GROW!!! Super proud of you!

Today I am 600 days SOBER!
Here is everything I've gained during this sobriety journey -
1. My first relationship with someone who treats me the way I've always prayed for
2. A new iob and a raise
3. My first rental property to bring in extra income
4. An amazing relationship with my family
5. Became a dog mom ∞
6. Moved-in with with my significant other
7. Best mental health I've ever had
8. Best physical health I've been in
9. Learned how to manage my anxiety without mind-altering substances
10. Got myself and my confidence back
11. No longer suicidal & the list goes on and on!
* I know I would have none of this if I didn't get sober because it was everything I prayed for when I was using.
Sobriety is possible. Recovery is worth it!

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07/10/2022

A father said to his daughter “You have graduated with honors, here is a Jeep I bought many years ago. It is pretty old now. But before I give it to you, take it to the used car lot downtown and tell them I want to sell it and see how much they offer you for it.”

The daughter went to the used car lot, returned to her father and said, “They offered me $1,000 because they said it looks pretty worn out.”

The father said, now “Take it to the pawn shop.” The daughter went to the pawn shop, returned to her father and said,”The pawn shop offered only $100 because it is an old Jeep.”

The father asked his daughter to go to a Jeep club now and show them the Jeep. The daughter then took the Jeep to the club, returned and told her father,” Some people in the club offered $100,000 for it because “it's an iconic Jeep and sought by many collectors.”

Now the father said this to his daughter, “The right place values you the right way,” If you are not valued, do not be angry, it means you are in the wrong place. Those who know your value are those who appreciate you......Never stay in a place where no one sees your value.

Credit: Unknown

05/24/2022

Feeling helpless? Go donate blood!

05/24/2022

Can’t believe and feel sickened to be posting this again !

"It’s important for parents to start the conversation," an expert says.

05/24/2022

I’s sad and sickened to be posting this again!

You may be struggling to understand how a mass shooting could take place in a community, even a workplace or military base, and why such a terrible thing would happen.

05/06/2022

May is Mental Health Awareness Month:

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

“We’ve all heard the phrase ’what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.’ Really? I think we would all like to skip the hard stuff! Too many trials, tragedies, or traumatic events can have a devastating effect on the human psyche. Thankfully we have resources and trained professionals to help in those circumstances. No question, therapy helps! But research does show that hardship can improve us in many ways.”

- Kim Vincenty Founder of JACK Mental Health Advocacy & inspiration behind our FEARLESS Collection

>>https://bit.ly/3PcALbN

10/14/2021

Thoughts for a good day:

Keep this wisdom from therapists tucked away for when you need a boost.

07/28/2021

Thank you, Michelli Ramon! for this : In the next episode of “High Functioning,” author, Mel Anderson lays out a perspective on trauma that has revolutionized the way I think about it.
Part of my story has always been to say that I’m grateful for the trauma I experienced as a young person because it made me stronger, made me who I am and brought me to a level of self-awareness and compassion I might not otherwise have achieved. Mel has another way of looking at it. She breaks it down in our interview but the quick version is this - Trauma didn’t make you stronger, trauma almost killed you. YOU made you stronger when you decided and committed to the healing of it. Boom.

07/28/2021

A lesson for all of us:

It's time to end this pervasive school of thought in sports and applaud athletes for prioritizing both.