Here are my takeaways: I’m not the brightest crayon in the box, particularly when it comes to emotional intelligence. As summer came to an end I began waking up feeling sad and exhausted. “I don’t like to feel sad,” I told myself. “So just stop it!” But my body and my spirit wouldn’t listen to … Read more
As I’ve mentioned before, 2020 brought all the pandemic struggles alongside an onslaught of personal and familial challenges. One such challenge was watching my beloved baby sister struggle with a new Crohn’s Disease diagnosis and subsequent hospitalizations and treatments. Genetics can play a role in Crohn’s Disease; siblings and close family members of someone with … Read more
In 2020, when the entire world seemed upside down, I had my work cut out for me. I found myself with a new job and all the challenges that come with transitioning from full-time housewife and parent back to working parent and spouse. I was juggling not one but two moves with six people, and … Read more
A few months ago, I got a phone call from one of my friends. She had a fantastic plan for my three oldest friends and I to vanquish our group stress: smash a massive pile of old stuff with sledgehammers, baseball bats, golf clubs, etc. If you’ve ever met me, you’ve pieced together that I … Read more
