It’s Time to Feel Better
Is this allergies, or is it COVID? How can I possibly work from home and make sure my kids are learning? I’m a teacher. I’m scared for my students, myself, and my family. I can’t concentrate. I have a to-do list a mile long and…
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
If you breeze through the holiday season with not a care in the world, read no further. If not, and a little holiday coping boost is in order, continue on. The holidays are a mixed bag for me – the happy, magical memories of early…
Personal Care First Aid Kit + How to Support Survivors in the Age of #metoo and #believesurvivors
I’m going to go into a place of vulnerability with you today. I watched the testimony last week of Dr. Ford with tears in my eyes and a pit in my stomach. I know what it’s like to not be believed, to have people you…
On Having More
The end of last year found me in a disastrous headspace. I’m a single Mom. My work requires A LOT of emotional labor. I bear witness to a significant amount of trauma. I have a weekly travel schedule that, over the years, has become quite…
On Taking Good Care of You
Self-care has gotten a bad rap in some circles as of late, as it comes off as something that only the privileged can afford themselves. Treat yo self to shopping sprees, spa days, or taking a costly vacation/time off. In the real world however, many…