Unexpected resistance
Standing firm in our own identity invites unexpected resistance, both from within and from those around us. We need to stand firm in our resolve.
Time and space to grieve
When you lose a loved one, you need time and space to grieve. For the rest of your life, you will be living life “without.” The finality of this loss, of death, messes with you. And, we each need time to process this in our own way. I’m passing the one-year mark on this “withoutness,”…
Making family gatherings special post-pandemic
Making family gatherings special seems more important than ever as we head into a post-pandemic summer. For the past year, we’ve been isolated, socially distanced and to some degree, fearful of larger gatherings. But, as restrictions lift, we can begin to gather safely. And, many of us relish the opportunity to get together with extended…
When does middle age begin?
When does middle age begin? Most of us find that middle adulthood sneaks up on us and that we really don’t recognize it at first. In fact, few of us readily admit that we are in midlife or “middle aged.” Our culture favors the young and the strong. And we rarely see getting older as…
Thank you for sharing the messy middle!
Thank you, readers, for being on the receiving end of words from me and sharing the messy middle journey! Two years ago, I tentatively pushed ‘publish’ on this website and sent my first post off into the world. I was nervous someone would read it, afraid they wouldn’t. It’s taken me slow and steady steps…