Love

Staying civil

How to engage when you don’t (and may not ever) agree

“We’ll just agree to disagree.”

We’ve probably heard (and used) that phrase many times. Often what’s really meant by it is “I don’t want to hear why you disagree…

Needing people and people in need

How the two are connected and why it matters

As Americans, we often pride ourselves on being independent and self-sufficient. Needing help can seem like a sign of weakness or laziness.

Meeting people where they are

What I’ve learned from unsolicited pregnancy comments

Being pregnant has solicited a tremendous amount of comments from complete strangers.