We are constantly evolving. Some changes come through conscious choice… others through unforeseen challenge. But all of it… the beauty, the mess, the edits, the growth… shapes who we become. In this reflection, I explore how our past selves inform our present, and how the [...]
Stress and forgetfulness have a way of showing up together — especially when life refuses to slow down. The Drop-the-Ball Days: Why Stress Brain Is Worse Than Pregnancy Brain My daughter finally goes back to school after a week of hand, foot, and mouth sweeping through the classroom. Victory! I get her there, only to realize I've forgotten her bag. Back home I go, and then back to school to drop it off — before even heading to the office.
Stress and forgetfulness have a way of showing up together — especially when life refuses to slow down. The Drop-the-Ball Days: Why Stress Brain Is Worse Than Pregnancy Brain My daughter finally goes back to school after a week of hand, foot, and mouth sweeping through the classroom. Victory! I get her there, only to realize I've forgotten her bag. Back home I go, and then back to school to drop it off — before even heading to the office.
Finding grace in the middle of life's little messes Flipped Waffles and a Broken Brush This particular morning was not my shining moment. Far from it, in fact. Moving the morning routine along takes a kind of mental energy that's hard to quantify. This morning though, when my daughter [...]
A reflection on writing for children, grief, and meaning. How words help us make sense of loss, identity, and belonging when they matter most.
What Am I Committed To? As my breast cancer journey continues to unfold, I’ve found myself searching for real, tangible ways to support my healing… physically, mentally, and emotionally. Here’s the thing. I’ve never been great with the word diet. Just hearing it makes me want to rebel before [...]
How to Hit Your Goals No Matter Where You're Starting From... Starting Today It's not just what you do. It's who you become. Every year starts with a mix of hope and pressure. Big intentions. Quiet doubts. A mental list of everything you wish you had started sooner. If you're [...]
The Laugh Cry: When Grief, Motherhood, and Joy Collide There’s an emotion I love… a tangled, confusing, deeply human feeling that happens when you’re not sure whether to laugh or cry… because somehow you’re doing both. The laugh cry. It’s where joy meets ache. Where hilarity brushes up against [...]
Managing Relationships While Raising a Rare Child Because rare doesn't mean alone. Raising a child with a rare disorder doesn’t just impact one person — it touches every part of your world, especially your relationships. Your partner, your other children, your extended family, your friendships, even your relationship with [...]
Watching my kids learn in two very different systems has made one thing clear… individualized learning gives children room to grow with confidence instead of fear. Finland gets this right, and I’m beginning to see how powerful that shift can be at home too.
“Be strong. You never know who you’re inspiring.” –Unknown
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