Every Time I Cough I Feel the Judgment—But I Promise, it’s Allergies!
Oh no, this can’t be happening right now, I thought to myself as I felt that nagging little tickle in my throat choking me up and the resistant…
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I’m Doing My Best, and I Hope That Will Be Enough
It’s all there. The pencils, the folders, the notebooks. She bought them each a new backpack and a new pair of shoes to give them something to…
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The New Normal Will Be Worth the Wait
I know a lot of people hate the words “new normal.” At one point in my life, I thought I may be one of them. After my husband died by suicide, I…
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I’ve Never Carried a Weight This Heavy Before
I’m no stranger to feeling the weight of the world on my shoulders. In my life, I’ve carried emotional baggage. Lots of it. But never quite this…
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I Covered Up My Gray Hairs, But What Happened To the Silver Linings?
Upon getting out of the shower yesterday, I brushed the remaining knots out of my long hair, dried it . . . and for the first time in months,…
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What Teachers Want Parents To Know As Everyone Weighs the Options
Dear parents . . . please, just hear me out. As plans for this school year start falling into place, we all know meeting everyone’s wants and…
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“This Isn’t Going To Be What Takes Me Down.”
She hasn’t left her house since March 15th. No trips to the store. No hair appointments. No going out, period. She’s survived like she…
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In Pandemic Parenting, What if There is No Good Choice?
We frequently talk with our kids about making good choices. Evaluate the pros and cons, and make the good choice. But what if there isn’t one? What…
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Dear Tired Mom, it’s OK To Say No
If the global pandemic has taught me anything at all, I’ve learned it’s OK to say no. I do not have to justify to anyone my reasoning for saying…
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Dear Kids, It’s Going To Be Harder This Time So We Have To Dig Deep
Hey kids, it’s going to be harder this time. The ups and downs, the unknowns, the cancellations. The worry, the fear, the sadness of things you…
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