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 Part 1 of a 2-part series on speaking up for yourself and the people you love
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Why didn't I say anything?
I've asked myself that question more than once.
I knew what I wan...
We were crawling up the mountain pass in a snowstorm, chains rattling in the trunk and nerves rattling in my chest. The trip wasn’t optional—we had a medical appointment in San Francisco that couldn’t wait. My hands were freezing, and the gloves I br...
When I served as a pastor, I had an expectation: before officiating a wedding, the couple had to meet with me three times.
It’s a common expectation in many churches, but for me, it wasn’t about checking a box. It was about helping them build someth...
When my kids were little, they had so much to say—stories pouring out before I’d even had a chance to make my coffee.
From sharing their big dreams about the houses they wanted to build to life’s big questions—there was a constant stream of words, s...
My daughter and I were talking recently about possible blog topics when she said something that caught my attention.
“Honestly, Mom, I think a lot of young adults are trying to figure out how to set boundaries.”
She’s right.
I hear it in conversat...
Yesterday, during my morning routine, after listening to my air conditioner app for meditation, I was enjoying a few minutes of Abraham Hicks. I wasn’t looking for anything in particular.
But then it hit me.
“You have not yet given yourself permiss...
