I will always love you…
I may not always like you, but I promise I will always love you.
I Kinda Don't Like You
There will be times and stages in your kid’s lives, where you may not necessarily like them. And...
So, some people think staying busy is a beneficial way to cope with grief. Not me. I’m usually pretty active, so coping requires a pause. I need time to gather my thoughts and wrestle with them through writing, walking,...
Middle school isn't typically easy for anyone. I think we can all agree that it's even harder for anyone who falls outside of the norm. And those identities or appearances or behaviors outside the norm is typically where the...
Life is a series of joy and sorrow, gratitude and despair, “this is hard” and also “this is beautiful.”
On the cusp of entering my forties I reminisce and hold space for the things I’ve learned.
I imagine that in another...
If your family is anything like mine, you enjoy decorating, watching movies, and making foods that go with the holidays. Every Friday night, we do Pizza Movie Night. We make homemade vegan pizza and watch a fun movie to...
A California Fall
Here in Southern California, we’re not known for our seasons. Fall, especially, is not our forte. The autumn in my dreams is filled with piles of crunchy scarlet leaves, cozy turtleneck sweaters, and chilly nights warmed by...
I Reminisce and Hope
I sit with a friend and grieve with her at the loss of a relationship she has shared with someone for many years. I don’t have words of wisdom, only the presence of my physical body...
Toys are everywhere. Pouring out of our doors in the house; to the car, outside, garage, and even in beds! Ever notice your child starting to lose interest in the toys they have? Constantly wanting new ones. Yes, we’ve...
Between my son and his older sister, I have lived my life primarily as a parent for almost twenty years.
All About the Kids
My focus, energy and time all centered around my children. I have watched them grow and change...
If you’re like me, you are having a mini panic attack wondering how you will continue to connect in healthy ways with your child once they leave for college.
Change
This is a huge change! Perhaps even more so for parents...