Michele RichmanMilestones, Grief & A Lunchbox SurpriseThe smell hit us like a wall. David and I both recoiled, our voices echoing in unison with a mix of shock and disgust. We were packing Max…Aug 22Aug 22
Michele RichmanGetting Back on the KubotaLauren took this photo of me pointing to the stuck Kubota while across the pond is my dad’s car to the rescueJul 12Jul 12
Michele RichmanThe New Normal: Tears at My Son’s Band ConcertAs Eli took the stage with his high school rock band at the South Orange Performing Arts Center, my heart swelled with pride, especially…Jun 111Jun 111
Michele RichmanLove Letter to My Mom (aka my Eulogy)My mom died unexpectedly on May 14, 2024 at 76 years old after a 30 day hospital stay where she learned she had cancer for the third time…May 181May 181
Michele RichmanThe Comeback: Forty Years Later“‘Dolls are for Girls’, said his cousin Fred.” This was my one solo line in my fourth-grade production of Free to Be You and Me, and the…Feb 19Feb 19
Michele RichmanFrom Uncertainty to Triumph: A College Support Story“Did you refer yourself for suicide watch or did someone else refer you?” One month after my son Max started college, these words flashed…Dec 19, 2023Dec 19, 2023
Michele RichmanPersonal Experiences & Perspectives: From Youth Groups to Attack on IsraelWriting has become my sanctuary when I am struggling. And yet since the horrific terror attacks on civilians in Israel on 10/7/23, I have…Oct 24, 2023Oct 24, 2023
Michele RichmanEmbracing 49: The Philosophies That Defined My Favorite DecadeA photo of me on a bucket list trip to Iceland in my 40'sSep 12, 20231Sep 12, 20231
Michele RichmanFrom No to Yes: A Special Needs Parent’s Journey“I am sorry Max will not be allowed to join his 4th grade camp group on tomorrow’s trip to Camelback waterpark.” This was the first NO that…Jul 26, 2023Jul 26, 2023
Michele RichmanStronger Together: The Power of a Relay TeamI was exiting the nail salon when my friend Laura said “Good luck tomorrow and I can’t wait to read about it.” At that moment, I really did…Jun 14, 20231Jun 14, 20231