Beneath the Chatter – Searching for quiet in a busy mind
It has been a year of heightened stress, which has increased the amount of chatter in my mind. Thoughts compete…
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When Integrity Becomes Costly: The Path to Moral Injury
Moral injury is a phrase most often associated with combat, first responders, and medical professionals working under extreme conditions. And…
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A Walk Down Memory Lane
I spent a few hours visiting Whitmore Lake, the small town where I grew up, located about ten minutes outside…
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The Cost of Grit: Endurance, Vulnerability, and the Lessons Across Generations
We often praise toughness and the ability to finish what was started. Endurance is framed as a character trait, and…
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On humor, sensitivity, and the unseen weight of words
I’ve been reflecting on compassion, on how fundamental it is to our sense of belonging and respect. We talk about…
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When Care Turns Into Self-Erasure
There is a quiet kind of exhaustion when wanting to be seen, while also trying to stay emotionally safe. It…
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Moments Between the Chaos – Sensory Overload
I planned my weekend to prepare for the upcoming holiday—cleaning on Saturday and shopping on Sunday at two stores for…
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Meeting the Shadow: Learning to Sit with Our Inner Critic
As a therapist, I am in a unique position to witness how many people struggle with a harsh internal critic—sometimes…
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The Season I Learned to Breathe Again
A personal mental health journey through trauma, motherhood, and healing I remember a season when the air felt so heavy…
