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Finding My Way Back
Lately, I’ve been trying to get back into the things I love—scrapbooking, reading, watching TV shows,…
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Healing, One Snuggle at a Time
My new cat, Boo Boo, got sick. At first, I thought his sneezing was just anxiety.…
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When the System Says “Everything Is Fine”
There is a particular kind of helplessness that comes from doing everything you are supposed to…
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Learning In an Unsafe Place
I am a few weeks into a new job. There are real positives here—ones I don’t…
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The Hardest Part: When a Child Speaks Up and No One Responds
In my last post, I wrote about waiting. Waiting and hoping that when a child finds…
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From “Mr. Sad Eyes” to Maybe “Boo”: Bringing Him Home
In my last post, Finding Comfort in a Companion: Why I’m Considering an Emotional Support Cat,…
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Followup to My Little Miracle-Still Waiting
Today, I am sitting in a familiar space — waiting. I have not heard anything yet.…
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When Fear Has No Place To Land
On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, there was a shooting at a dorm at my middle daughter’s…
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Rebuilding a Life I Never Planned
I didn’t rebuild my life all at once. I rebuilt it in small, quiet choices —…
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Why Football Still Comforts Me
Why Football Still Comforts Me Some Sundays still carry a familiar weight — the kind that…
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