When Does the Healing Begin?

When Does the Healing Begin?

“When will it end?” “When will this pain stop? “When does the healing begin?” I hear these questions from parents all the time. A post from @nytherapist on IG that perfectly captures the healing process. It reads… What we think healing...
The Truth Is..You’ll Never Be The Same

The Truth Is..You’ll Never Be The Same

This process will change you, but not in the way you imagine. Today, you are stretched thin. You are challenged by every problem, scrutinizing it to find what piece is yours to fix. Where can you lend a hand? How can you help this train get back on track? You wonder...
When Helping Isn’t Helping

When Helping Isn’t Helping

Would you like to know one of my biggest struggles as a parent? Here it is.   When I sense a roadblock ahead for my child, my default reaction is to start constructing a detour. Without even realizing it, I begin to figure out how my child can best navigate the...
To the Mama Who Feels Like She’s Doing it Wrong

To the Mama Who Feels Like She’s Doing it Wrong

To the Mama who feels like she’s doing it wrong, I see you. I put so much time and effort into trying to respond appropriately to the situations life seems to hurl at me like a fastball. Yet, even with all that effort, I continue to find myself sitting alone...
4 Barriers To Breaking Free

4 Barriers To Breaking Free

Dear Friend, Two things are almost always said within the first 5 minutes of a meeting with a mom whose child is facing criminal charges. The first is “Thank You.” We feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude to sit with someone who understands what we are going...