The real cost of “letting it go”

The real cost of “letting it go”

When “letting it go” costs you connection September 7, 2025 How many times have you heard the advice: “Just let it go. Pick your battles.” At first glance, it sounds wise. Why stir up conflict over something so small?  It’s not a big deal!  Just let it go,...
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...
Can anxiety bring you closer?

Can anxiety bring you closer?

Does the Morning Rush Ruin More Than Your Morning? August 24, 2025 I remember how stressful it felt getting my kids out the door for school when they were young and how it impacted me and my husband. Honestly as I think back it was easier when they were little than...
When I walked away from my husband at the airport…

When I walked away from my husband at the airport…

How walking away from my husband at the airport created deeper intimacy  June 22, 2025 My husband and I were feeling good. We had just wrapped a nice weekend— celebrating my step-son’s college graduation. We were soaking in the moment, enjoying the sun, waiting for...