November is the month where we give thanks and express gratitude, especially at Thanksgiving. It is during this time that many of us slow down for half a second from our busy lives, important careers and daily worries to voice what we are thankful for. We say things like, “I am grateful for my family,… Read More
Family
Freaking Out? Stop and Breathe
I spend a lot of time in airports these days. A lot of time. More time than I thought I would after starting my own company seven months ago. The good news is that all this travel is paying off for the business. We are growing, adding clients, having fun, adding new people. We have… Read More
Making Peace With Your Past
I was five the first time I saw my step dad hit my mom. There was all this commotion in the living room that woke me up. When I ran in, I saw my mom sitting in a chair crying. My step dad was standing over her screaming, cursing, and pouring a bottle of beer… Read More
Growing into Myself
Recent NFL headlines regarding domestic abuse has made me pause and think not only about domestic violence, but more importantly about the emotional and mental abuse that many of us suffer in some form or fashion in our relationships. It took me back to my own separation and divorce, a very dark and lonely time… Read More
How to Stay Married to the Same Person for 50 Years
This week my parents will be married for 49 years. I love that they are still laughing, still having fun together, still living life together. I am so fortunate to be their kid (albeit a 45-year-old kid). But I still wonder…how do people stay married for that long? I have read countless articles on this… Read More
Do You Try And Do It All By Yourself?
The first question people ask me when they learn that I’m a single mom and my children’s father is not involved in their lives is “How do you do it all by yourself?” Well, my answer is that I don’t do it all by myself. I learned right away after being on my own how… Read More