Hearing Out Life Drama Blog

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One of the angriest moments of my life came when my child was being bullied.

I remember the physical sensation of it. My chest tightened. My thoughts raced ahead of me. Ever...

When you think of a creative person, what comes to mind? Perhaps you envision an artist painting a masterpiece, a musician composing a symphony, or a writer crafting a novel. These are, of course, quintessential examples of creativity. But what if I ...

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There was a season in my life when I started avoiding certain conversations.

Not because I didn’t care. Not because I was angry. But because I knew where the conversation wo...

Horns honk, crowds bustle, kids shout—life is noisy and fast-paced, and it can be overwhelming. Every day, news articles point out the harm of that stress. But as someone living in this world, what can you do about it?

Finding Calm with Another

“De...

“I want to hit the trifecta.  Time, money and the health to enjoy it,” a friend said to me.  While the trifecta may be out of reach, there’s much good to be found in retirement.  This blog post will reflect on the complexities of and joy to be found ...

The time has come.  The ones you’ve nurtured to adulthood are about to be on their own.  

Encouraging Independence: Letting Them Find Their Way on Their Own

When our children grow up and move out, they will be confronted with new experiences and ch...