Divorce and the Price of Letting Go“Can you send me $25? I don’t have any food in my house.”1h ago1h ago
It’s My Dead Mother’s Birthday, and I Still Haven’t Cried.How do you mourn someone when you never felt truly loved? I miss my mom as a person, but I don’t miss her as my mom.4d agoA response icon14d agoA response icon1
Whatever Happened to “Thank You” and “You’re Welcome”?Over the past couple of years, I’ve noticed that certain common niceties have apparently gone the way of the dinosaur. And I think the…Jun 9Jun 9
When It All Falls Apart, Who’s Going to Be There for You?Life has a funny way of throwing curveballs when you least expect them. One minute, you’re cruising along, sipping overpriced coffee and…Jun 4Jun 4
Singles Group Safari (or The People You Meet at a Singles Meet-Up)I went to a meet-up with a church singles group. I don’t currently go to church. I have nothing against church. I love Jesus and always…Jun 1A response icon1Jun 1A response icon1
Minimalism, Maximalism, and Mediumalism: Finding Your “Zone of Stuff”Have you ever walked into a home so bare it feels like a hotel lobby? Or one so packed with things it could star in an episode of Hoarders…May 26May 26
Beautiful Joe and a Lifetime of RescuesToday, another copy of Beautiful Joe hit my mailbox. The first time I read this book, I was a kid with a tender heart and a little stray my…May 20A response icon3May 20A response icon3
Sure, Motherhood Is Difficult— But Have You Seen the Suriname Toad?Imagine giving birth through your back — literally. For the Suriname toad, motherhood isn’t just brutal; it’s a full-on sci-fi horror show…May 16May 16
We Need to Rethink How We Talk About Mental HealthMay is National Mental Health Wellness Month. Let’s have a real conversation about mental wellness — one that’s honest, human, and maybe…May 9A response icon2May 9A response icon2
Embracing Imperfection or How I Learned to Love My Chin Hairs, Chubby Bits, and My CrocsI used to wage war on my imperfections — plucking chin hairs, Spanxing myself from tits to toes, and teetering in heels to chase…May 8A response icon2May 8A response icon2