Althea FThe Simplicity of VulnerabilityOne of my last memories of my adoptive parents alive together was when my father was in hospice care and they were together in an assisted…Mar 15Mar 15
Althea FThe Web of InterconnectionI think loneliness is a shared emotion trauma survivors experience. Really, anyone who has faced a life altering experience like cancer…Feb 7Feb 7
Althea FThe Power of PerspectiveOh, the holiday rush — all the things to do, places to shop, food to make, parties to attend, cards to write, and the list goes on. But…Dec 17, 20231Dec 17, 20231
Althea FThe Best PresentMy birthday was a few days ago. After a reasonably nice, mostly drama free walk through the Botanical Gardens I’d wanted to visit for a…Oct 4, 2023Oct 4, 2023
Althea FBeneath the SurfaceI started writing this when I was going through a rough period with my daughter. Well, I have a lot of challenging times with her, but it…Sep 1, 2023Sep 1, 2023
Althea FI.Am.WorthyHave you ever met someone you’re attracted to, who you just want to get to know and be around? It’s hard to explain why, you just do. Not…May 4, 2023May 4, 2023
Althea FDuty, Obligation, Blame & ShameWhen I represented youth in LA County foster care, one of my favorite days of the year was Adoption Day. Just before Thanksgiving, many…Oct 24, 2022Oct 24, 2022