The Closet of Unused Treasures
Grief is a shapeshifter. The last time i saw my mother alive was two years ago on Mother’s Day. She died the next day and i think she waited to die so that i wouldn‘t have this connection to Mother’s Day. It was a shock and created a sea change in my life that has been both the worst experience of my life, and has led me into a new sense of self. I was…
The Summer I Saved an Alligator
Each year, at the beginning of summer break from school, my family and I go on a vacation to the cottage. It has become such a family ritual that that…
Notice the Everyday Magic
I’m not sure when i first heard the term “everyday magic” but it’s been something i am intentionally making time for lately. The concept of manifesting something is also trending…
Finding Joy
I recently took the reigns of my Mother’s Day agenda. It was a way to ensure that i got the day i wanted. I also did a similar thing when…
How to Catch a Rainbow
May is a busy month, with various key dates of celebration and recognition. Over the course of the month, i am going to share with you some tools and suggestions.…
The C-Section Club
I have mixed feelings about clubs. I never was a Girl Scout, in choir or on sports teams as a kid. I was a dancer though, but that doesn’t seem…
The Shape of Miscarriage
Easter weekend is early this year. While I’m not a religious person, I am in tune with the seasons and feel attached to dates throughout the year. Easter weekend 10…
After the Vacation
For March Break this year, our wee family was gifted a vacation to Costa Rica, along with my partner’s extended family. It was a trip of a lifetime. I learned…
How to Be a Resilient Parent after Experiencing Abuse
I’ve been a trauma therapist for over 12 years, and working in the Violence against Women field for 20 years. Over this time, I’ve seen women, families and children work…