Connie Milligan, LCSW

If there is anything I’ve expressed that speaks to you, I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me at my email, connie [at] conniemilligan [dot] com

LAUNCHING OR MAINTAINING? What We Need To Know

LAUNCHING OR MAINTAINING? What We Need To Know

Having just attended two family member’s graduation ceremonies at different colleges in different states, I’m reflecting on the meaning of these rites of passage. In both cases, commencement addresses were focused on what we need to know to launch our life. It was interesting; in both speeches three points were made with similar messages. I […]

Why We Need More CELEBRATIONS In Our Life!

Why We Need More CELEBRATIONS In Our Life!

We’ve just had an amazing weekend of joyous celebration. It started with out-of -town guests arriving last week, Lee playing a concert Friday night and then hosting our annual Age of Aquarius party on Saturday. As numerous people commented – it was epic. So much joy was shared. Creating reasons for celebration has been one […]

“When Doves Cry” – What Was Prince Saying?

“When Doves Cry” – What Was Prince Saying?

The haunting lines from When Doves Cry have been running through my mind since Prince died. What did he mean? His influence on me and everyone I knew who listened and danced to music in the 80’s and 90’s, wasn’t something we talked about. We seemed to be under a hypnotic spell that required movement. […]

Is it Really Better to Give Than To Receive?

Is it Really Better to Give Than To Receive?

Usually I am on the giving end of things. Last weekend I attended three different workshops to receive information. It was a big switch for me. I am usually the one conducting workshops, giving gifts, hosting parties. That’s my comfort zone. It was a stretch to put myself on the receiving end. While in that […]

WHO DO YOU CHOOSE TO BE?

WHO DO YOU CHOOSE TO BE?

It has been a powerful week. Two art events opened here in Lexington with profoundly expressive works that tell a story about identity and conflict. In the way that art imitates life, they provide a moving commentary on complex social issues that are not always openly expressed. And then there was the GOP debate, turned […]