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…
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…
28 Days of Self-Love
The card i pulled from my deck in January was Brigid – she came a month early for me as she’s the Goddess connected to Imbolc in February. She is…
Trust Them
My son broke his elbow recently. It was a big learning moment for us, and not just because we now know how to heal a broken elbow, and to not…
A New Year, A New Word
Happy New Year! I’m not one for resolutions as i worry about the pressure and unrealistic goals. But i do like traditions and ways to stay motivated. I benefit from…
The 12 Days of Getting Through the Holidays in a Mindful Way
As parents we have a love-hate relationship with the holidays. December is a full month of visits, errands, chores, schedules, and to-do lists. Let alone the fun and joy we…
I Write This Post for December 6
This week marks the anniversary of the the Montreal Massacre. On December 6, 1989 14 women were killed because they were attending school to be engineers. A lone gunman felt…
A Hallow’s Eve Exercise in Mindfulness
All Hallow’s Eve is my favourite holiday. I love it for more than the sweet little chocolates we get (though that counts a bit too). I love it because it…
Why Date Night is an Important Part of Postpartum Mental Health
(an earlier version of this article appears on the Date Night app blog). Lucky readers of my blog get 2 bonus tips shared below! As the…