I’ve written before of the experience of living with depression. It is a unique experience for each and every one afflicted. Most people I know who have lived with depression identify with the feeling of disconnect, lack of clarity and perpetual fog that I know. There are common themes, but the severity, the presentation, the … Read more
Today I learned that my daughter is much more brave than I. She’d had a falling out with a friend. Based on having only her side of the story it seemed to me that an unreasonable request had been made of her and that her response had been appropriate. My daughter stands up for what … Read more
3 Lessons learned from single parenting We all have a different lens that we experience life through. My lens is that of a single mom with primary and full-time care of my children while working full-time. For the first time ever, I own a home on my own and have all of the challenges … Read more
I call places like this beach my thinking spot. Sometimes they are, but in actual fact more often it’s my no-thinking spot. It’s where I go to clear my head and not have to think at all. I listen to the crashing surf, I watch the waves roll in and back out. I examine the … Read more
All I know is that I want to stop feeling like I cannot focus on anything. I want to stop chasing rainbows. I want to stop experiencing pain. I want to go to bed, fall asleep, and wake in the morning feeling rested. I want to accept things for what they are, not something far … Read more
I wanted to make my fortieth birthday a special one. For a few personal reasons the anniversary of my birth does not feel like a day to celebrate anymore and I want to turn that around. I can’t afford a vacation getaway right now and I want to do something that will have a more … Read more