Hearing Out Life Drama  Blog

Courage is often seen as something external—the willingness to take risks, to face challenges, to stand strong in the face of fear. But there’s another kind of courage that’s just as powerful, if not more so: the courage to allow yourself to be whole...

Every year, I choose a word to guide me—a single word to set the tone for the months ahead. In January, many people talk about their word of the year with enthusiasm, but as the year goes on, that focus often fades. The power of the word isn’t in cho...

Jennifer has five kids, and she struggles—every single day—to get them out the door on time. “Get your shoes on! It’s time to go! Hurry, we’re late!” she yells, her voice rising with frustration.

Inevitably, she arrives 30 minutes late to wherever s...

There’s a universal experience that every parent knows all too well. Whether it’s "Mom! Mom! Mom!" or "Dad! Dad! Dad!"—the urgency in that repeated call can feel relentless. It doesn’t matter if you’re in the middle of a conversation, cooking dinner,...

Small moments of kindness have a way of creating ripples, reaching further than we often imagine. Whether it’s a stranger letting you merge in traffic, a barista remembering your name, or a friend sending a thoughtful text, these small gestures can s...

For many years, my friends and I have joked that “all our friends live in a box.” That box, of course, was the computer. In the early days of the internet, finding meaningful friendships online felt strange to those who weren’t part of it. But for us...