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…
More than my Baby Daddy: Becoming Parents and Staying Together
Having a child is a life-altering portal for everyone, regardless of how you crossed the threshold. Since parenthood is a rite of passage, we become someone who never existed before.…
My Inner Dragon is Growing Up: Learning How to Not Abandon Myself
Recently, i was involved in a small conflict with someone at work. As a sole entrepreneur, this doesn’t happen a lot these days. In fact, this doesn’t happen in my…
Surrounded in Surrender
No word has been as illuminating for me as much as this year’s word of the year, Surrender. I had no idea how much of a gift it would be…
Seeing Ourselves on TV: A Trauma Therapist’s Guide to Good TV Shows as Healing Medicine
As a trauma therapist who specializes in helping heal unhealthy relationship dynamics and recognize relationship red flags, i am always rooting for love. Displays of healthy love are inspiration for…
BeComing Home to My Self
“I have already lost touch with a couple of people i used to be.” ~ Joan Didion October always feels like a month of change. It’s hard not to take…
How to get Ready for the Fall: Stepping into Being a High School Mom
September is the second January, a time for new beginnings, and also the ending of things. One has to go with the other; one in fact necessitates the other. As…
Lean into Love: The Ultimate Ultimatum
I’m not one for reality TV shows. I think they sometimes feel too close to my work life and I want to be able to get a break by immersing…
Unleash and Surrender. Healing the Mother Wound
I’ve been sharing here about the loss of my mom this past year. I haven’t really described more about my actual relationship with my mom, and one thing I’ve left…