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When Motherhood Hurts, Feed Yourself

Recently I’ve had a lot of trouble in my life, and if you’re anywhere near my age, you probably can relate. Stuff happens. Kids get hurt...

Lessons from Dandelions and Refugees

©Illustration by Amy Aves Challenger Already this year, the dandelions spread their way across the fields around my new home, painting...

We Are Not Alone

You’re not alone. I want to say this to the mom who dares to tell me that she’s completely disorganized, that it feels like she’s not...

Why Does Life Have To Go On So Quickly, Despite The Hard Stuff?

Those people who suffer— they’re the salt of this ocean and tree covered place. They’re the chance to find a purpose, to witness what’s so s

How My Dad Slayed The Stigma of Alzheimer’s While Traveling To Europe

Isn't it funny? I see his strength and tenacity more as he fights his disease than I could see during his years of health. And so this f

What If My Child Didn’t Have…

We need the vulnerable ones to unglue us from our selfies, our cliques, our over-packed agendas, our power-driven races to one more race.

Finding the Time for Thumbs, Hearts, Arms, Legs, and Love

TIME. LIFE. ME. YOU. THUMBS. ARMS. LEGS. HEARTS. LOVE. THIS IS WHAT WE ARE HERE FOR. FOR— LIVING.

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