Remembering Shadow: Love, Loss, and the Grief of Saying Goodbye to a Pet
If you are grieving the loss of a beloved pet, your grief is real. In this personal reflection, I share the story of our dog Shadow, the pain of saying goodbye, and gentle ways to honor the love that remains.
Caught in the Middle at the Holidays: Caregiver Stress, Mom Guilt & Finding Calm
Do you love or hate the holidays? Some people can’t wait for the lights, the music, and the traditions. Others secretly wish they could crawl under a weighted blanket and re-emerge on January 2nd. If you’re caring for aging parents, supporting kids or young adults, managing chronic pain, and trying to keep up with holiday expectations, the season can feel less “magical” and more like being squeezed in a vise. I know that feeling of being “caught in the middle” intimately.
National Family Caregivers Month: A Small, Steady Breath
A gentle note for anyone caring in more than one direction. This season, simpler is wiser: boundaries, smaller plans, and small, repeatable tools (breathwork, EFT, self-hypnosis) that help you stay steady. Plus: a January workshop series for caregivers—join the waitlist.
