Practicing gratitude even when it is really hard

As someone who practices gratitude as a sort of religion - or as close to religion as this gal gets - I have to dig deep to reap that chunky muddy murky ultimately life giving reward. I am not blessed. I reap what I sow and I have sowed some shitty business along with all …

The Joy and Ferocity of Recovering Womanhood

My kid brought me this lego figure recently and said, "mama, this looks just like you" and I was simultaneously flattered and a bit concerned because I mean, look at this face... But in his sweetness he proudly said, "because you are so strong and she has short hair like you". I grabbed him and …

Feeling all the holiday feelings

Today is an exiting day. The last day of school before a two week holiday break. Our kids got to dress in pajamas and they're going to watch the polar express and eat popcorn and drink hot chocolate and the school was BUZZING this morning as we did drop off. All the kids were excited …