When the Right Choice Still Feels Like Loss
I have often mused about how hard transitions can be—even the good ones. This year, my family seems determined to test that theory from every possible angle. Our youngest graduated … Find Out More
Author: Kristie Cannady
When Leading Means Making Room for Others
For the past 12 weeks, I have been completing the capstone project for my MBA—a professional-level consultancy project created by nine students who had never met before. As it was … Find Out More
You’re Allowed to Change the Plan, Even After You Committed
A few weeks ago, my youngest son graduated from high school. It was one of those beautiful, full-family milestone weekends. Our house was packed with people we love, we hosted … Find Out More
My Mother’s Day Meltdown, a Messy Kitchen, and the Case for Preventive Mental Health
This Mother’s Day, I had one of those very human moments where everything I am juggling landed all at once. I am in a master’s program, working full time, and … Find Out More
The Moments They Missed, and the Ones I Still Get to Hold
Grief is a funny thing. One minute, I am out on a nice walk with my dog, and the next, a thought drops into my heart out of nowhere: my … Find Out More
Matching Onesies and a Different Kind of Joy
My husband and I met when my oldest son was just three months old. We’ve never known each other without being parents together. And now, as the noise quiets, we’re … Find Out More
The Soundtrack That Shaped My Life—And How It Nurtured Me in Highs and Lows
Today is my 44th birthday. Leading up to this next trip around the sun, I’ve spent time journaling about the road that brought me here—the defining moments, the heartbreaks, the … Find Out More
Mood Swings & Magic Moments
The author reflects on the emotional challenges of perimenopause while recounting a memorable trip with her husband to London, Scotland, and Amsterdam. Despite mood swings and frustrations, moments of joy, such as enjoying a whimsical afternoon tea, highlight resilience. The experience reinforces that while challenges arise, love and happiness persist amid chaos.
When Time Feels Fast… and Slow…Then Fast Again
Time is a funny thing. It feels like just yesterday my youngest son was teetering off to kindergarten with a backpack almost as big as he was, and last week … Find Out More