Loving Someone in Recovery: My Journey
Last week, a loved one entered a 28-day treatment for alcohol addiction. It forced me into some deep reflection. As you may imagine, some painful decisions led to this moment. … Find Out More
Category: Families
What Dolly Taught Me About the Power of Choice
I’ve spent much of this past week immersed in Dolly Parton. When someone as special as Dolly passes on, news and social media fill with musical tributes, interview clips and … Find Out More
The Game We’re Given: 5 Lessons from the World Cup
We were fortunate to be traveling with extended family in Portugal and Spain during the final weeks of the World Cup—and we were quickly swept up in the wonderful fandom … Find Out More
Honor the Relationship, Not the Guilt
The other day, I caught myself typing a text that began, “I’m so sorry for the delay.” My fingers knew exactly where to go because I’d written those words a … 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
The Joy of Pulling Up a Chair
Last Saturday night, Pleasanton hosted a joyful community event, called The Longest Table. Inspired by a movement that began in New York in 2022, its premise is beautifully simple: bring people … Find Out More
The Conference I Missed — and What I Found Instead
I had my conference schedule color-coded, my notes organized, and my energy fully activated. Then life did what life occasionally does, and the tide changed. Instead of heading to the … 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