Grief and Connection
3 minute read grief and connection I became familiar with David Kessler’s work on grief and connection at the beginning of the pandemic (remember that? when we were all hoarding toilet paper?). David is a grief expert, and his work touches on all … Read More
Those Who Take
2 minute read I am able to muster up empathy for most people, but not those who take advantage of young girls, and cast them aside like rubbish when they’re done. Ghislaine Maxwell is human garbage. And her being convicted on 5 of … Read More
Our Mutual Need
3 minute read My husband, Trey, and I aren’t “perfect,” BUT we do share something very rare and that is our MUTUAL need for deep connection, vulnerability, honesty, understanding, and intimacy. We are both able to express our needs without fear. We BOTH … Read More
All This Shit
5 minute read all this shit When disaster strikes, we experience the initial shock, organize to respond, adapt, recover, and move forward. As time passes, we are reminded of the incident, and react emotionally to the memory. But that emotion swells and subsides. … Read More
Passive-Aggressive Behavior: 3 Ways it can Undermine True Connection
4 minute read Passive-aggressive behavior is indirect, aggressive action. It often involves us manipulating people and situations to avoid having to directly deal with a person or problem, and it is most often fear-based, plain and simple. Although underlying mental health conditions, such as ADHD … Read More
Finding the Core
5 minute read The following words are my feelings and beliefs, my intention is to spread inclusivity, so if you feel like posting something to perpetuate divisiveness, please refrain: I live in Texas. I love my home state. I loved and admired Ann … Read More
Confidence
5 minute read I do NOT consider myself an expert on parenting by any stretch of the imagination, but I want to share something that I feel could be a pivotal point in my daughter’s growth. My daughter is 13. I have tried … Read More
Dog Days of Divorce
3 minute read So, my ex got a new dog. I am so excited for my kids, and my ex. (And the dog, who is a rescue) Genuinely excited. For real. (That is the simple and very rational, “just the facts, ma’am” version.) … Read More
Privilege, Facebook, Criticism and Gratitude
6 minute read Yesterday was a tough one. Nobody died, nobody got a scary diagnosis, no one lost their job. We have money in the bank, a clean, comfortable place to live, food in the fridge. Everyone has their own car with tanks … Read More