Today the light is dark. Clouds hover low, ready to burst into tears. I don’t feel the hope that sunny days bring; I just feel a little tired. I see the brown grass, the bare tree limbs, the …
What to do with Guilt, Blame, and Shame
What should I do when I feel self-blame, guilt, and shame? My kids love stories about superheroes and “bad guys.” They love to tie fabric around their necks and fly around the living room in their …
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Learning to Love my Scars
So here I am, looking at the screen. I have no paper and pen which I prefer but I have a small corner of time free from the clutter of the day. I am still thinking about respect. Taking time to …
Everybody Poops
I want talk about something that happens to everybody but everybody is super discreet about. Pooping. Yes. Poop. Everybody poops. (There is a children’s book with this same title and it is both …
The Perfect No
How many times have you been in a situation and you felt so uncomfortable and wanted to quietly make your way out without being noticed? I have felt this way with past guys I’ve dated (or not dated), …
Longing for Spring
Lately I had been feeling exhausted. Maybe that’s the wrong word. Deflated? The new year started and instead of everything being fresh and new the first few weeks forcefully reminded me of sickness …