The Deep Human Need to Be Understood and Why We Can’t Control How Others See Us
The Urban Mom For a long time, one of my strongest needs was to be understood. I think…
Read moreNever Go to Bed Angry
“Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.” It may be…
Read moreYou Are My Moon: The Quiet People Who Keep Our World Together
“Mom, what do we need the moon for?” My youngest son asked me that one…
Read moreA Letter from My Shoes: The Quiet Truth Hidden in Every Step
Dear Alina, We are your shoes. We argued before you slipped us on this morning.…
Read moreThe Five Stages of Grief
Imagine walking into a house you’ve lived in your entire life. You know where every…
Read moreGRIEF | Part II
Grief is not only about death. It has entered my life through many other doors:…
Read moreGRIEF | Part I
There are people who never truly leave our hearts. My grandfather is one of those…
Read moreThe Little Girl Who Dreamed Beyond the Window
“Tell me a few things about yourself.” “What would you like to know?” “Anything you’d…
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