Fear. The word itself is a little underwhelming for such a powerful emotion. It is the one who alerts us to danger. That can crush your chest and make it hard to breathe. That has your shirt sticky or you chasing sleep. Often, for such a powerful thing in a human's life, I would think… Continue reading The lost concept of hallowed ground
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Moving the line.
My Ex called me yesterday. I did not pick up at first. I finished what I was doing. This is a behavior I taught myself as I learned the idea of boundaries. That this person, who inevitably brings a whirlwind into my life, doesn't get my time or energy until I say so. He called… Continue reading Moving the line.
One by One
Back in 2016, I wrote a letter to my daughters. It was just after the Orlando nightclub shooting. I built on it, yesterday and today. You don't realize how big a piece being afraid is part of parenthood. Fear is a piece of our human experience and the way it can drive behaviors is amazing… Continue reading One by One
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