We lost a dear, dear friend last month. The week I write this marks two painful reminders – the one month anniversary of her passing, and what would have been her 50th birthday. I’ve been saying throughout her illness and death, that this is the toughest thing I’ve ever done. And that’s puzzled me, because […]
Outside, Looking In I grew up in a truly nuclear family. Both my parents were only children, and three of my grandparents were gone before I was born. My father was VERY shy (I’m pretty convinced he would be diagnosed on the Autistic spectrum if he were born in these times), so we didn’t socialize
This year, I’ve discovered a new “hammer,” and as often happens, everything looks like a nail to me now. The hammer I’m playing with is kindness. Bringing kindness to everyday interactions. And particularly being kind to myself. I’ve discovered immense power in taking a moment and telling that scared part of me “I’m here with