Dear Selfless Esteem,
How do I handle the constant social events I have to go to? I don't enjoy them but feel I need to make appearances. And when I do, I feel like I have to act a certain way and be someone I am not. It really makes me weary and I dread going to all of them.
Signed,
Antisocial

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I'm Gina Leggio, and I've been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2002. I'm licensed in the following states: CA, TX, and LA. I've provided mental health services for all ages up to 96 years old at a convalescent hospital, a juvenile detention center, intensive field-based programs, a shelter, community mental health centers, a community college, and various elementary schools and high schools. In addition to providing services directly, I've clinically supervised approximately 1,000 cases.

If you're in imminent danger, call 911. If you need immediate assistance, go to the nearest emergency room. If you're in crisis, Text HOME to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor. If you're having suicidal thoughts, call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Another option is to use the chat feature at Lifeline Chat. There are also suicide hotlines in each state listed on suicide.org. For other countries, see Wikipedia's list of suicide crisis lines.

This podcast episode by Gina Leggio and Selfless Esteem, PLLC, is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to amount to professional or specific advice on which reliance should be placed. The information is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Listening to the podcast does not establish any kind of professional-client relationship. Although Gina Leggio strives to provide accurate general information, the information presented here is not a substitute for services of a medical, legal or mental health professional, and you should not rely solely on this information. Always consult a professional in your area prior to making any professional, legal, financial or tax related decisions. Always consult your physician before making any decisions regarding your physical or mental health.

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Music copyright: Gina Maria Leggio, Selfless Esteem
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Dear Selfless Esteem,
My sister's in jail and her kids are in my care now. Her 4yo is about to get kicked out of preschool because he throws chairs and hits the other kids. He also tantrums at home, screams, hits his sister, and throws things. What do I do?
Signed,
Tornado Watch

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About me:
I'm Gina Leggio, and I've been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2002. I'm licensed in the following states: CA, TX, and LA. I've provided mental health services for all ages up to 96 years old at a convalescent hospital, a juvenile detention center, intensive field-based programs, a shelter, community mental health centers, a community college, and various elementary schools and high schools. In addition to providing services directly, I've clinically supervised approximately 1,000 cases.

If you're in imminent danger, call 911. If you need immediate assistance, go to the nearest emergency room. If you're in crisis, Text HOME to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor. If you're having suicidal thoughts, call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Another option is to use the chat feature at Lifeline Chat. There are also suicide hotlines in each state listed on suicide.org. For other countries, see Wikipedia's list of suicide crisis lines.

This podcast episode by Gina Leggio and Selfless Esteem, PLLC, is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to amount to professional or specific advice on which reliance should be placed. The information is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Listening to the podcast does not establish any kind of professional-client relationship. Although Gina Leggio strives to provide accurate general information, the information presented here is not a substitute for services of a medical, legal or mental health professional, and you should not rely solely on this information. Always consult a professional in your area prior to making any professional, legal, financial or tax related decisions. Always consult your physician before making any decisions regarding your physical or mental health.

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Music copyright: Gina Maria Leggio, Selfless Esteem
Any and all Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible™; "World English Bible" is a Trademark of eBible.org.

Dear Selfless Esteem,
My husband died a couple months ago and I'm devastated. I told our kids that he is in Heaven. Still, we are all hurting. My 12yo is irritable, my 9 yo is having stomach aches, and my 4yo is clingy and has nightmares. What else can I do?
Signed,
Overwhelmed with Grief

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If you're interested in online therapy in Texas, California and Louisiana: Selfless-Esteem.com

About me:
I'm Gina Leggio, and I've been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2002. I'm licensed in the following states: CA, TX, and LA. I've provided mental health services for all ages up to 96 years old at a convalescent hospital, a juvenile detention center, intensive field-based programs, a shelter, community mental health centers, a community college, and various elementary schools and high schools. In addition to providing services directly, I've clinically supervised approximately 1,000 cases.

If you're in imminent danger, call 911. If you need immediate assistance, go to the nearest emergency room. If you're in crisis, Text HOME to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor. If you're having suicidal thoughts, call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Another option is to use the chat feature at Lifeline Chat. There are also suicide hotlines in each state listed on suicide.org. For other countries, see Wikipedia's list of suicide crisis lines.

This podcast episode by Gina Leggio and Selfless Esteem, PLLC, is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to amount to professional or specific advice on which reliance should be placed. The information is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Listening to the podcast does not establish any kind of professional-client relationship. Although Gina Leggio strives to provide accurate general information, the information presented here is not a substitute for services of a medical, legal or mental health professional, and you should not rely solely on this information. Always consult a professional in your area prior to making any professional, legal, financial or tax related decisions. Always consult your physician before making any decisions regarding your physical or mental health.

Copyright Selfless Esteem, PLLC
Music copyright: Gina Maria Leggio, Selfless Esteem
Any and all Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible™, the updated version, with the exact wording in ebible.org. "World English Bible" is a Trademark of eBible.org.

It's almost New Year's Eve. Do you have a New Year's resolution yet? Tune in for 3 uncommon resolutions.

It's free to submit an anonymous question at GinaLeggio.com. The answer could be featured in a blog post, YouTube video, and/or podcast episode.

If you're interested in online therapy in Texas, California and Louisiana: Selfless-Esteem.com

About me:
I'm Gina Leggio, and I've been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2002. I'm licensed in the following states: CA, TX, and LA. I've provided mental health services for all ages up to 96 years old at a convalescent hospital, a juvenile detention center, intensive field-based programs, a shelter, community mental health centers, a community college, and various elementary schools and high schools. In addition to providing services directly, I've clinically supervised approximately 1,000 cases.

If you're in imminent danger, call 911. If you need immediate assistance, go to the nearest emergency room. If you're in crisis, Text HOME to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor. If you're having suicidal thoughts, call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Another option is to use the chat feature at Lifeline Chat. There are also suicide hotlines in each state listed on suicide.org. For other countries, see Wikipedia's list of suicide crisis lines.

This podcast episode by Gina Leggio and Selfless Esteem, PLLC, is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to amount to professional or specific advice on which reliance should be placed. The information is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Listening to the podcast does not establish any kind of professional-client relationship. Although Gina Leggio strives to provide accurate general information, the information presented here is not a substitute for services of a medical, legal or mental health professional, and you should not rely solely on this information. Always consult a professional in your area prior to making any professional, legal, financial or tax related decisions. Always consult your physician before making any decisions regarding your physical or mental health.

Copyright Selfless Esteem, PLLC
Music copyright: Gina Maria Leggio, Selfless Esteem
Any and all Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible™, the updated version, with the exact wording in ebible.org. "World English Bible" is a Trademark of eBible.org.

Some of you are celebrating, some are grieving the loss of loved ones, some are exhausted from the past year, some are excited, some are unhappy, and some are all of the above. Is your Christmas mug half empty or half full? Today's episode is about Christmastime with mixed emotions.

It's free to submit an anonymous question at GinaLeggio.com. The answer could be featured in a blog post, YouTube video, and/or podcast episode.

If you're interested in online therapy in Texas, California and Louisiana: Selfless-Esteem.com

About me:
I'm Gina Leggio, and I've been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2002. I'm licensed in the following states: CA, TX, and LA. I've provided mental health services for all ages up to 96 years old at a convalescent hospital, a juvenile detention center, intensive field-based programs, a shelter, community mental health centers, a community college, and various elementary schools and high schools. In addition to providing services directly, I've clinically supervised approximately 1,000 cases.

If you're in imminent danger, call 911. If you need immediate assistance, go to the nearest emergency room. If you're in crisis, Text HOME to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor. If you're having suicidal thoughts, call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Another option is to use the chat feature at Lifeline Chat. There are also suicide hotlines in each state listed on suicide.org. For other countries, see Wikipedia's list of suicide crisis lines.

This podcast episode by Gina Leggio and Selfless Esteem, PLLC, is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to amount to professional or specific advice on which reliance should be placed. The information is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Listening to the podcast does not establish any kind of professional-client relationship. Although Gina Leggio strives to provide accurate general information, the information presented here is not a substitute for services of a medical, legal or mental health professional, and you should not rely solely on this information. Always consult a professional in your area prior to making any professional, legal, financial or tax related decisions. Always consult your physician before making any decisions regarding your physical or mental health.

Copyright Selfless Esteem, PLLC
Music copyright: Gina Maria Leggio, Selfless Esteem
Any and all Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible™, the updated version, with the exact wording in ebible.org. "World English Bible" is a Trademark of eBible.org.

Dear Selfless Esteem,
I want to teach my children the true meaning of Christmas, which is the birth of Jesus, but everywhere we look, there's Santa Claus on tv, on display in the stores, in the Christmas songs, etc. Besides, how can I teach about the true meaning of Christmas when there's so much political division in our country right now?
Signed,
Not Merry Yet

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It's free to submit an anonymous question at GinaLeggio.com. The answer could be featured in a blog post, YouTube video, and/or podcast episode.

If you're interested in online therapy in Texas, California, and Louisiana: Selfless-Esteem.com

About me:
I'm Gina Leggio, and I've been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2002. I'm licensed in the following states: CA, TX, and LA. I've provided mental health services for all ages up to 96 years old at a convalescent hospital, a juvenile detention center, intensive field-based programs, a shelter, community mental health centers, a community college, and various elementary schools and high schools. In addition to providing services directly, I've clinically supervised approximately 1,000 cases.

If you're in imminent danger, call 911. If you need immediate assistance, go to the nearest emergency room. If you're in crisis, Text HOME to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor. If you're having suicidal thoughts, call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Another option is to use the chat feature at Lifeline Chat. There are also suicide hotlines in each state listed on suicide.org. For other countries, see Wikipedia's list of suicide crisis lines.

This podcast episode by Gina Leggio and Selfless Esteem, PLLC, is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to amount to professional or specific advice on which reliance should be placed. The information is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Listening to the podcast does not establish any kind of professional-client relationship. Although Gina Leggio strives to provide accurate general information, the information presented here is not a substitute for services of a medical, legal or mental health professional, and you should not rely solely on this information. Always consult a professional in your area prior to making any professional, legal, financial or tax related decisions. Always consult your physician before making any decisions regarding your physical or mental health.

Copyright Selfless Esteem, PLLC
Music copyright: Gina Maria Leggio, Selfless Esteem
Any and all Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible™, the updated version, with the exact wording in ebible.org. "World English Bible" is a Trademark of eBible.org.

Dear Selfless Esteem,
This is my first Christmas separated and going through a divorce. My ex and I have been informally splitting the visitation time with our baby boy. He took our son to his parents' house out of town for Thanksgiving and now he wants to take the baby there for Christmas. I think that would be unfair for him to have both holidays, especially since the separation was because of his selfishness and immaturity. How can I negotiate the holiday custody schedule with him?
Signed,
Mama Bear

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It's free to submit an anonymous question at GinaLeggio.com. The answer could be featured in a blog post, YouTube video, and/or podcast episode.

If you're interested in online therapy in Texas, California and Louisiana: Selfless-Esteem.com

About me:
I'm Gina Leggio, and I've been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2002. I'm licensed in the following states: CA, TX, and LA. I've provided mental health services for all ages up to 96 years old at a convalescent hospital, a juvenile detention center, intensive field-based programs, a shelter, community mental health centers, a community college, and various elementary schools and high schools. In addition to providing services directly, I've clinically supervised approximately 1,000 cases.

If you're in imminent danger, call 911. If you need immediate assistance, go to the nearest emergency room. If you're in crisis, Text HOME to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor. If you're having suicidal thoughts, call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Another option is to use the chat feature at Lifeline Chat. There are also suicide hotlines in each state listed on suicide.org. For other countries, see Wikipedia's list of suicide crisis lines.

This podcast episode by Gina Leggio and Selfless Esteem, PLLC, is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to amount to professional or specific advice on which reliance should be placed. The information is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Listening to the podcast does not establish any kind of professional-client relationship. Although Gina Leggio strives to provide accurate general information, the information presented here is not a substitute for services of a medical, legal or mental health professional, and you should not rely solely on this information. Always consult a professional in your area prior to making any professional, legal, financial or tax related decisions. Always consult your physician before making any decisions regarding your physical or mental health.

Copyright Selfless Esteem, PLLC
Music copyright: Gina Maria Leggio, Selfless Esteem
Any and all Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible™, the updated version, with the exact wording in ebible.org. "World English Bible" is a Trademark of eBible.org.

Dear Selfless Esteem,
I have a case of the holiday blues. I'm already dreading Thanksgiving and Christmas. I feel like I don't have enough energy this year and the holidays bring up bad childhood memories. And my in-laws are good people but celebrating with them is stressful.
Signed,
Humbug

Tune in for the answer...

It's free to submit an anonymous question at GinaLeggio.com. The answer could be featured in a blog post, YouTube video, and/or podcast episode.

If you're interested in therapy services: Selfless-Esteem.com

About me:
I'm Gina Leggio, and I've been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2002. I'm licensed in the following states: CA, TX, and LA. I've provided mental health services for all ages up to 96 years old at a convalescent hospital, a juvenile detention center, intensive field-based programs, a shelter, community mental health centers, a community college, and various elementary schools and high schools. In addition to providing services directly, I've clinically supervised approximately 1,000 cases.

If you're in imminent danger, call 911. If you need immediate assistance, go to the nearest emergency room. If you're in crisis, Text HOME to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor. If you're having suicidal thoughts, call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Another option is to use the chat feature at Lifeline Chat. There are also suicide hotlines in each state listed on suicide.org. For other countries, see Wikipedia's list of suicide crisis lines.

This podcast episode by Gina Leggio and Selfless Esteem, PLLC, is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to amount to professional or specific advice on which reliance should be placed. The information is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Listening to the podcast does not establish any kind of professional-client relationship. Although Gina Leggio strives to provide accurate general information, the information presented here is not a substitute for services of a medical, legal or mental health professional, and you should not rely solely on this information. Always consult a professional in your area prior to making any professional, legal, financial or tax related decisions. Always consult your physician before making any decisions regarding your physical or mental health.

Copyright Selfless Esteem, PLLC
Music copyright: Gina Maria Leggio, Selfless Esteem
Any and all Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible™, the updated version, with the exact wording in ebible.org. "World English Bible" is a Trademark of eBible.org.