Melissa Fisher Goldman

Melissa Fisher Goldman
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I grew up in Orange County then went to Los Angeles (with a short detour in Santa Barbara) for college and spent the next 12 years there thinking that was home until I met my amazing, now husband on Jdate.com and moved back here to start our life together. I have a young son and daughter that are two years apart. They are thick as thieves and keep us laughing. I worked in Hospice care for 15 years and now I take Working Mom to a whole new dimension with a private mental health practice www.melissafishergoldman.com. I worked hard with many jobs hustling for many years to grow my own business. I'm proud to say I'm helping people in my own office full time. The decision to quit my full time job working for some one else and to work towards creating much needed grief, trauma and self esteem support in Orange County fills my soul. I may not spend 24/7 with my kids but I plan to be role model to them and the time we have is all about quality not quantity. I'm working on a life/work balance but I find this is much easier when I love all aspects of my life and work and self.
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Grandparents And The Holidays

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Don’t Rush the Potty

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Stop Shoulding All Over Yourself

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The Wrong Question to Ask About My Weight Loss Journey

So lately a lot of people have been asking the ever so popular question "how much weight have you lost?" To me, this has always seemed like such a weird question.  Don't get me wrong, I...
a letter to my husband for father's day

A Love Letter To My Husband For Father’s Day

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My “Weird” Yet Totally Normal Mother’s Day

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I Am Not A Superhero

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Two Views On Parenting

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I Never Wanted Children

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::CAUGHT:: Being Silly With The Kids

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Supporting Silent Grievers

I received a lot of response on Facebook for my open letter to Silent Grievers.  This affirmed for me that so many people have been touched by some sort of loss associated with growing a...
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First Birthday Partyitis

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Giving Your Children Your Memories Is A Gift

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