Changed the story, changed my life. — Intimate relationships have been my greatest struggle. I desire to be in a relationship but once in, I want out. The excitement and novelty at the beginning of a relationship quickly wane as I begin to unconsciously put a cap on closeness. I create invisible boundaries and barriers that can not be crossed. My heart begins to…

5 Lessons I’ve learned After a Year of Homeschooling My Son — The tension continues to mount. He is testing me. Will I stand firm? Am I committed? Will I back down? He knows me because he is cut from me. His will to exercise his independence is fierce. He will not stray. We are in the ring fighting for something neither…

And why this time is different. — I panicked but instead of pushing away, I unconsciously detached “physical me” from “emotional me” and “spiritual me”. Internally I was screaming RUN, but externally my body would not listen. It had other plans. Other needs, perhaps? Regardless, the connection had been severed. I felt shame, weak, and vulnerable. And…

And his responsibility to the collective. — We moved into our townhouse five years ago. After seeing and closing on a property in a matter of weeks, and jumping through hoops to ensure the purchase happened, it was now ours. Thankfully moving day was not a foreshadowing or indicative of our experiences to come. …

The “3 R’s” are not enough — here are the skills that kids really need — We like to predict the future. After all, we are a species that thrives on certainty, yet we live in a world where change is the only constant. Many of us are parenting through unprecedented times, and as the rate of change increases, it is nearly impossible for anyone to…

How my Christmas wish came true this holiday season. — ’Twas the night before DWD and my stomach was turning, Uncertain what to expect, but anticipating many learnings. It was a dream to attend that came out of the blue, I was extremely grateful to see what we’d do. The first day was amazing with values and beliefs, 15 hours…

And Working From Home. “We can do this!” I reiterated this mantra multiple times a day during the first few weeks of homeschooling. It often followed a heated discussion, baked in frustration, and sometimes ending in tears. “You are the worst Mommy in the world.” Over the last couple of months, I have heard…