I've been there
Honest reflections on parenting, relationships, and the difference between falling apart and finding your way back.
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I've been there · November 1, 2026
Why Do I Keep Trying to Make You Understand How I Felt?
On being a helper, wanting to be seen, and learning when to say goodbye
On being a helper, wanting to be seen, and learning when to say goodbye
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What Does It Mean to Hold Space?
What I’m learning about being with someone without trying to fix what hurts
What I’m learning about being with someone without trying to fix what hurts
Read more →I've been there · October 4, 2026
The Guests Who Arrive at 2 A.M.
Making room for shame, regret, and the fear of getting parenting wrong
Making room for shame, regret, and the fear of getting parenting wrong
Read more →I've been there · September 27, 2026
The Complications of Birthdays
My youngest son turned 23, and the next day my husband turned 60. Their birthdays are always next to each other, so this is naturally a full weekend. This year, it felt especially complicated.
My youngest son turned 23, and the next day my husband turned 60. Their birthdays are always next to each other, so this is naturally a full weekend. This year, it felt especially complicated.
Read more →I've been there · September 13, 2026
Repair Doesn’t Have to Happen All at Once
What a 15-minute conversation taught me about regulation, validation, and hope
What a 15-minute conversation taught me about regulation, validation, and hope
Read more →I've been there · August 30, 2026
Good Enough Is Not Giving Up
Sometimes choosing what is safe, usable, and sufficient is the healthiest decision we can make.
Sometimes choosing what is safe, usable, and sufficient is the healthiest decision we can make.
Read more →I've been there · August 23, 2026
Slow Movement Is Still Movement
I have been away from my home, essentially, for four months.
I have been away from my home, essentially, for four months.
Read more →I've been there · August 2, 2026
Closing the Door Without Disappearing
Isolation Is Not the Same as Solitude. One disconnects me from myself and others. The other gives me space to come home to myself.
Isolation Is Not the Same as Solitude. One disconnects me from myself and others. The other gives me space to come home to myself.
Read more →I've been there · July 28, 2026
Why I Created KinThrive—and What You’ll Find Here
Why my next chapter is about helping parents do their own healing alongside their children.
Why my next chapter is about helping parents do their own healing alongside their children.
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