By Bridget Diamond-Welch, Ph.D When someone escapes domestic violence, their journey to healing has only just begun. As physicians, you are often the first professionals to recognize signs of abuse and can play a pivotal role in connecting survivors to lifesaving resources.

Well, they’ve done it again. The holidays have snuck up on me, seemingly out of nowhere. As we enter the season of giving, I think children are great examples. Yes, children get excited about Christmas because of presents and Santa. But, at their core, I think they make great givers, too. They give with generosity, joy and without embarrassment.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is encouraging residents to take proactive steps to protect their mental well-being this holiday season, a time when emotional strain, stress, and crisis situations often become more frequent. While the holidays can bring joy and celebration, they can also magnify feelings of grief, financial pressure, loneliness, and family conflict. This can create moments when people feel overwhelmed, making early awareness and support especially critical.

Larry Eugene Seaman was born January 11th 1963, in Hebron, Nebraska and departed this earth on November 20th, 2025, at the age of 62 years and 10 months. He was the fifth of five children born to Jimmie and Velva Seaman.

Marian Candace (Bailey) Davis, age 102, of Curtis, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of family. Marian was born on a farm southwest of Palmyra, Nebraska, to Merle and Gladys (Ring) Bailey, the second of five children.

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