I’m 39 today. I’ve been dreading this birthday. It marks the last gasp of a brutal decade—one that ushered in…
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Be Gentle with Yourself
I almost skipped church on New Year’s Day. It was the last place I wanted to be—surrounded by people, music,…
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When Regret Has You by the Throat
Something happened in my Facebook feed over the weekend. Homecoming photos. So many, I couldn’t help but realize that more…
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To the Mom in Need of Grace
You brought them home pink and fresh, smelling of lotion and milk. Or maybe you brought them home bewildered and frightened,…
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Nothing So Broken: The Warrior Who Whispers
We all think it from time to time. “Wow, look at her. She’s got it all together. How does she…
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When the Toilet is Your Sanctuary: A Mother’s Day Post
My Mother’s Day was like a bad country song. There were disappointments (Panera being out of bagels – out of them…
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