Peace comes from boundaries, not from pretending
Midlife brings a clarity that's both freeing and uncomfortable. You finally see the emotional patterns you used to gloss…
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It's OK if Your Family Dynamics Don't Feel Like a Hallmark Movie
There is so much pressure this time of year to create the perfect Christmas. Smiling photos, matching pajamas,…
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Your worth is not tied to whether someone sees your value
Midlife has a way of exposing painful places where you’ve been overlooked, minimized or dismissed. Whether by family, by…
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You don’t have to match the emotions of people at the holidays
One of the most exhausting parts of midlife is feeling trapped in other people’s emotions. A tense spouse, a stressed…
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Midlife Holidays: You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup
but you can refill before you get depleted!
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When Family Hurts: Loving Without Losing Yourself
The holidays can bring out the best in us—and sometimes, the hardest truths about the people we love.
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When a Sibling Passes. The Invisible Grief that Matters
We have words for orphans and widows, but no word for those who've lost a sibling. Today, I break the silence on an…
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The Power of Connecting: Find Solace in Shared Stories
As I sit at this outdoor café in Minnesota, editing an article for the November issue of Stepmom Magazine and supporting…
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