Tag: life lessons
Setting Boundaries that Stick
“Is that your dad again?” my husband asked me.
I felt a knot in my stomach. “Yep. Third time today,” I said. I felt torn....
Why You’re Actually Overwhelmed
“You doing ok?” I asked my friend.
“I don’t know,” she said as we walked along the trail. “I just feel…” she paused searching for...
When You’re Forced to Slow Down
“So when can I start walking again?” I excitedly asked my surgeon.
Without missing a beat, she answered, “three months.”
My heart dropped. “I’m sorry,” I...
Thoughts of a Mom Sending her First Child to Kindergarten
I'm sending my son to Kindergarten this year. This week actually. We are mere days away from our oldest, and sometimes wildest, child heading...
3 Things I Resigned from This Summer
I love summer. I'm a big fan of having loosely-structured days and going to the pool and enjoying popsicles on the porch. Yes, there...
What is a Friendship Deal Breaker?
“I don’t know what to do,” my 11 year old said as she plopped down at the kitchen table.
“About what?” I asked her.
“About my...
Trusting the Transition
Our grey Toyota Corolla shuddered to a stop again, wrenching my body. I looked at my dad with tears in my eyes. “I’m never...
Change Is Hard – Don’t Resist It
“Why do we have to move again?” my 10 year-old asked, demanding an answer.
“Well, because the Army gave us orders to move to...
What I Learned From A Bad Haircut
I got a bad haircut in December. I'd like to share with you what I learned from the experience.
Nothing. I learned almost nothing.
There...
What Can We Learn About Self Worth From Mirabel, Isabela, +...
If you haven't had "We Don't Talk About Bruno" stuck in your head over the past few months, you may be living under a...
How Healthy Boundaries Changed My Life
Feeling constantly overwhelmed, being pulled in all different directions, trying to make everyone happy and putting yourself last. Does that sound familiar?
I struggled with...
February Book Review: The Other Black Girl
Imagine you were working in your dream job or profession. For Nella, the main character of this month's book club pick, this is a...