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: Healthcare
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 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
Your Inner Voice Is Shaping More Than You Think
As I stepped out of the car for my swim this morning, my goggles slipped from my hand and hit the ground. When I picked them up, I realized my … Find Out More
Resilient Mindsets Go the Extra Mile
Similar to the broadcast of the Winter Olympics in February earlier this year, life ground to a halt for the last 10 days as our family’s focus centered on watching … Find Out More
The Humbling Art of Doing It Wrong (and Learning Anyway)
A few weeks ago, I hurt my back. I’ve had back issues before, but not in a long time—and this felt different. My doctor diagnosed it as a muscle strain … Find Out More
Why Is It So Hard to Just Say Thank You?
Valentine’s Day arrived in the way it usually does in our home, quietly and without much ceremony. My husband and I have never been big on gifts or grand gestures, … Find Out More