Asking for help is a learned behavior for me. I can't pinpoint where in my life I embodied the notion that I had to do everything on my own, but it was my M.O. for most of my life. My older brother even called me "Little Big Woman" from a very young age in recognition of how this showed up in me as a little… read more
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, not only for the opportunity to gather with loved ones in celebration, but for the reminder it provides of how I want to live every day of my life. I don’t mean that I want to make a daily ritual of stuffing myself with turkey, mashed potatoes and pie. What I mean is the desire to live every… read more
I just met my friend, Alison, for a Sunday afternoon writing date, and I’m buzzing with the joyful high that I’ve come to know any time we’re together. No, we didn’t indulge in illegal substances, and this isn’t even a caffeine high gratis of the coffee shop where we met. It’s the amazing, elevated feeling that comes from sharing time with someone who gets me… read more
