Doré Frances, Author at Dore Frances

About Doré Frances

Doré Frances is a retired educational consultant, mental health advocate, and founder of Mental and Health Awareness—a platform dedicated to empowering individuals and families with compassionate, accessible resources. With decades of experience supporting young adults, caregivers, and behavioral health programs, Doré now focuses on community engagement and promoting meaningful change through education, storytelling, and collaboration. Known for her direct yet deeply empathetic approach, Doré brings a lifetime of lived experience to her writing, blending professional insight with personal reflections on resilience, trauma recovery, and personal growth. She is especially passionate about youth advocacy, emotional wellness, and amplifying the voices of those often unheard. When she's not writing or connecting with like-minded advocates, you can find Doré exploring the beauty of Colorado with her service dog, Aspen. Let’s build a more understanding, mentally healthy world—one story at a time.

Beneath My Silence – Close Your Eyes – Series

Close your eyes ~ I’m not far away.

In your thoughts, I gently stay. In quiet moments, soft and near, you’ll feel my love, still crystal clear.

Don’t weep for me ~

I’ve journeyed on to a place where sorrow’s gone: no pain, no fear, no weight to bear~

just peace and music everywhere. Don’t picture me in night or rain, for I am free from age and pain. I’ve found the light, the skies above, a realm of rest, of grace, of love. So when you miss me, pause and hear the hush behind that silent tear. I’m in your heart, I’ve not withdrawn ~

in spirit, love like mine lives on.

By Doré Frances|2025-10-04T11:36:50-06:00August 30th, 2025|Beneath My Silence - Poems, Dore Frances, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

The Gift of Being Different: Life as an Intuitive Empath

As an intuitive empath, I sometimes feel like a wanderer in a world that doesn’t quite fit. My soul feels everything with such depth that true kinship is rare to find. California once held a place in my circle of belonging. Colorado has yet to offer me that same embrace.

Childhood felt different for me, as if I lived in a parallel world. The noise of parties, concerts, and malls felt like assaults on my spirit, and I learned early to mask that pain with substances just to endure.

Solitude was my nourishment—the stillness of the park, the sheltering arms of a tree, the soft current of poetry spilling onto the page.

After my mother’s death, even in a […]

By Doré Frances|2025-08-26T11:28:36-06:00August 26th, 2025|Dore Frances, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

Whispers To The Soul – You Are Enough: Embracing Self-Love Beyond Judgment – Series

Ever since the first moments of being teased in elementary school, we’ve all wrestled with covering up the things about us that others could easily see.

This is not something orchestrated, but an invisible and often wounding transition: from knowing only the safety of ourselves to facing the judgments of the world.

The tragedy is how rarely we are reminded that we are kind, beautiful, and worthy—how seldom we are told we need not hide.

Instead, we come to believe that growing up means covering who we are.

There’s nothing more false. Somewhere, we learned to think that parts of us had to be hidden.

The moment we buy into that, even for a little while, the weight of not-enoughness presses in.

There’s nothing you need […]

By Doré Frances|2025-10-04T11:37:22-06:00August 25th, 2025|Dore Frances, Series, Whispers To The Soul, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

The Girl Left Behind – The Last Morning I Saw My Mother Alive – Series

The last morning I saw my mother alive, she carried herself with a strange kind of quiet, as if the world was holding its breath.

It was Columbus Day, October 12, 1962—a school holiday—and Aunt Connie had stayed the night to take George and me away for the long weekend.

Nothing about the day announced itself as different, yet looking back, I can see how the silence settled like a shadow over the house.

I woke to the smell of bacon drifting through the kitchen, a scent that has never left me.

When I walked in, the four of us—Mom, Aunt Connie, George, and me—sat together around the small table, bathed in the soft […]

By Doré Frances|2025-10-04T11:38:06-06:00August 23rd, 2025|Dore Frances, Frances Cascinai (Mom), George A. Cascinai, Series, The Girl Left Behind Series, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

Beneath My Silence – Listening For Growth – Series

Truly listening opens the door to growth and prevents repeated mistakes.

Spiritual Insight:
When we receive feedback or even criticism, it becomes a valuable mirror ~

reflecting areas for growth we may not yet see.

By listening with honesty and humility, we create space for transformation. But if we react with defensiveness or dismiss what is said, we close the opportunity for correction, and patterns tend to repeat.

Inner Experience:
When I listen deeply and openly, I begin to notice even the subtle areas within myself that can be refined.

This self-awareness becomes the foundation for real progress.

As I grow, the energy around […]

By Doré Frances|2025-10-04T11:38:33-06:00August 22nd, 2025|Beneath My Silence - Poems, Dore Frances, Series, Spirituality, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

Beneath My Silence – Small Changes, Big Growth – Series

Small Changes, Big Growth

Spiritual Insight:
True transformation doesn’t always happen in great leaps ~

it often unfolds gently, in small, consistent shifts.

When there’s a sincere intention to improve, even the slightest change becomes meaningful. Progress isn’t about immediate perfection but about steady movement in the right direction.

Inner Experience:
When I focus on making small, positive changes each day, I begin to feel a sense of inner progress. I release the pressure of expecting instant results and instead find joy in my sincere efforts. Each improvement ~

no matter how subtle ~

gives me the courage to continue.

With patience and perseverance, I […]

By Doré Frances|2025-10-04T11:38:57-06:00August 21st, 2025|Beneath My Silence - Poems, Dore Frances, Series, Spirituality, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

Beneath My Silence – True Excellence Through Humility – Series

True excellence through humility

Spiritual Insight:
Humility is not about lowering oneself ~

it is about being rooted in self-respect without the need for validation.

A humble soul doesn’t seek perfection out of pressure or fear but expresses their abilities with authenticity and grace. Free from ego and comparison, such a person naturally grows and evolves, allowing their inner brilliance to shine.

Inner Experience:
When I remain humble, I stay anchored in my truth. I’m not shaken by others’ opinions or by my own imperfections. I recognize that every step, even the imperfect ones, is part of my journey forward.

This mindset brings deep contentment and allows excellence to […]

By Doré Frances|2025-10-04T11:39:25-06:00August 20th, 2025|Beneath My Silence - Poems, Dore Frances, Series, Spirituality, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

Beneath My Silence – Seeing Every Situation as an Opportunity for Inner Growth – Series

Seeing every situation as an opportunity for inner growth leads to awareness.

Spiritual Insight:
Each situation, no matter how challenging, carries a hidden gift ~

a chance to awaken our strengths and rise above limitations.

Those who focus only on their weaknesses miss these openings for growth. But the one who sees with clarity and courage transforms every difficulty into a stepping stone toward progress.

Inner Experience:
When I choose to recognize the potential within each moment, I free myself from the grip of self-doubt and limitation. I begin to respond with awareness rather than reaction.

This freedom allows me to enjoy the present fully […]

By Doré Frances|2025-10-04T11:39:51-06:00August 19th, 2025|Beneath My Silence - Poems, Dore Frances, Series, Spirituality, Why Wisdom Is Harder Than You Think|0 Comments

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