When your summer turns into a blizzard…

When your summer turns into a blizzard…

Why It’s Important to Embrace Your Judgments August 31, 2025 No one taught us how to navigate conflict. When I was a kid, conflict in my family looked like silence, avoidance, and holding things in. My husband, Kim, grew up learning to avoid conflict too — changing...
Is disconnection quietly pulling you apart?

Is disconnection quietly pulling you apart?

Is disconnection quietly pulling you apart? August 17, 2025 Why Avoiding Conflict is Costing You Connection What did you learn about conflict in your family growing up— and how is it showing up in your relationships today? Were you taught to speak up… or keep the...
The real cost of holding it all?

The real cost of holding it all?

The real cost of holding it all: why I couldn’t stay connected, even when I wanted to August 3, 2025 Early this summer, my husband and I were in a really sweet spot. We felt connected. At ease. Grounded in love and partnership. It was nice. One of my kids even...
Trust Begins Within

Trust Begins Within

Trust Begins Within June 1, 2025 What was the most important lesson I learned when my marriage fell apart when I was 8 months pregnant with our third child? Yes, it was wildly inconvenient for sure!!!!  But more importantly, I learned how to trust that everything,...