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A Little Light from 1967

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A Little Light from 1967

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I came across this photo of The Heffron Kids—my brother, sister, and me—standing in the sun on Easter morning, 1967. We’re each holding our little baskets, filled with the eggs we had carefully dyed the night before at our kitchen table. Dressed in our Easter best, we squinted into the light, doing our best to pose for the photo. I look so serious, but I’m pretty sure it was just the sun in my eyes.

I thought I’d share it with you today and send a simple wish for peace—whether you're celebrating Easter, Passover, Spring, or just trying to find a little stillness in a noisy world.

Make this weekend special, in whatever way you can. You deserve that.

Love and Light,

Michele Heffron

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The Quiet Signs Your Marriage is Over (and what to do next)

I remember walking through my neighborhood one chilly afternoon, coffee in hand, sunglasses on even though the sun had dipped low. I was hoping no one would see the tears quietly slipping down my face. From the outside, I looked like a woman deep in thought. But inside, I was unraveling.

I wasn’t sure if my marriage was ending or if I was just falling apart.

I didn’t recognize myself anymore—not in the mirror, not in my marriage, and not in the quiet moments when I could no longer deny the aching truth: Something wasn’t right.

If you’re here reading this, you may be wondering the same thing. Is this a rough patch… or are you standing on the edge of something bigger?

Here are some signs it might be time to take an honest look at your marriage—and your future. Not to scare you. Not to push you into action. But to remind you: you’re not alone, and you have options.

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In this powerful and timely episode of Getting to the Heart, Michèle Heffron welcomes Ellen Barron Feldman, an attorney and seasoned divorce and family mediator, for a candid conversation about navigating divorce with compassion, clarity, and control.

Ellen shares her unique journey from commercial litigation to co-mediating with mental health expert Brian James, a partnership that bridges legal structure with emotional understanding. Together, they create a safe, collaborative space for couples to move through divorce thoughtfully—especially when children are involved.

You won't want to miss this episode!

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