Hearing Out Life Drama  Blog

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When it became clear my dad was dying of pancreatic cancer. I flew home to be with him.

At one point, he looked me in the eye and said, “I’m sorry.”

I wasn’t ready for that...

Guest Blog Post by Michelle Valiukenas--Audio by Michelle

Parenting after loss doesn’t end with grief—it continues in the questions children ask and the moments that catch you off guard.

“Mommy, I’m going to heaven soon, I’m going to die soon.”

These ...

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You know that moment when you take off a heavy backpack and suddenly realize just how much lighter you feel?

Not just physically — emotionally too.

Most of us are carrying ...

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It’s one of the hardest things in the world—to stay in your center when someone you care about is spinning out emotionally. Maybe they're angry. Maybe they’re overwhelmed. Mayb...

“You’re too sensitive.”

If you heard that phrase growing up, you know how much it stings. It may have been said casually, even jokingly. But over time, those three words can chip away at your confidence and leave you questioning your own feelings.

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You speak up. You try again. You extend grace, even when it isn’t returned. And still, your family doesn’t seem to understand you. Sometimes it’s subtle. Other times it’s painf...