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Published 4 months ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader,

I love the practice of Lent.

Each year, I give up something that reenergizes my spiritual practice and helps bring me closer to God. It's a season of intentional pause, of letting go of what's consuming my energy so I can focus on what truly matters.

This year, I'm extending that practice beyond the traditional 40 days.

I'm retiring Points of Connection.

This is the last newsletter you'll receive from me in this format.

It's been a meaningful run, and I'm grateful you've been here. But I'm focusing my energy on two big projects: an upcoming conference presentation for the American Counseling Association in April and finishing my book for adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families who struggle with loneliness. The first draft is complete, and now the real work begins.
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I'll also be giving a little more attention to my blog... among the many other projects I manage to get my little hands into.

All of this requires more than I can give while also maintaining a weekly newsletter.

Going forward, if you choose to stay connected, you'll hear from me when a new blog post goes up or if I have a meaningful update to share (such as when my book is ready to launch). That's about it.

​My blog will be geared towards high-achieving professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs who are exhausted from holding everything together, who struggle with people-pleasing and perfectionism, and who are ready to do something about it. If that's you, I'd love to stay connected.

If you're in Minnesota and interested in working with me in therapy: sherrimherman.com/schedule-counseling-session-mn​

👉 Hit reply and let me know what you're giving up or taking up for Lent this year. I read every response.

Thanks for being here. It's been a pleasure.

warmly,

Sherri M. Herman, MA, LPCC

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