As the beginning of another school year– at new schools, rapidly approaches, I imagine and worry dream for my sons– the possibilities that lay ahead. Of…
A program friend recently asked me if I out my sister to punish her, and cautioned me against it—because that(punishing) would be bad for my…
Daily, I feel tormented by the notion that if I were JUST less sensitive and more forgiving we could be a happy healthy family. But…
Over the past decade, I have become very clear on my lack of desire to surround myself with likeminded people, so much as I do…
Nearly every night between 1 and 4 a.m. , this guy wakes me up to let me know that he needs to go potty. But,…
In recovery, I am reminded consistently that we are never victims. This does not mean that people do not intentionally victimize and persecute others, but…
I do not suck, sometimes my behavior does–but THIS- this alllllwaaaaays sucks. Today is a hard day. I wake up every single day, so painfully…
Oh- this post!!!! What an immense comfort and timely topic. Bullying, oppression, exclusion- behaviors and attitudes: not as narrowly defined as we tend to think.…
Lately, I spend every moment possible reading and listening for comfort, from those who have openly navigated troublesome experiences, who possess the inner strength and…
Unable to articulate all that is on my mind, I have decided to share another magical and medicinal post from Momastery.com I would like to pre-empt…