Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional August 23, 2026 I had a literal anxiety attack recently when my husband offered to go to the grocery store on a Sunday afternoon, while I relaxed. After sitting with it for a bit, I found the culprit. My body could not settle...
What every woman needs more of this summer August 16, 2026 My husband and I had tickets to an outdoor concert but at the last minute he couldn’t go. I was sad. I was really looking forward to our date night. It was a beautiful Chicago summer night and as the...
Why It’s Important to Embrace Your Judgments July 26, 2026 I Can’t Believe I Did It Again When my adult kids moved back home this past year I told them one thing very clearly: Do NOT ask me what’s for dinner. ( I don’t know about you, but, after 30 years...
Why It’s Important to Embrace Your Judgments July 12, 2026 Conflict Isn’t the Enemy of Connection My son recently thanked me for fighting with my husband in front of him. He said that now that he’s grown and in a relationship himself, he isn’t afraid...
Are you free in your relationships? July 5, 2026 Let’s explore what it means to be free in your relationships and in your life. Our 18 year old cat Midnight died. Midnight was my 22 year old daughter, Ashley’s cat. She has had him since she was 4. Losing him has...
