Letting Go of Perfectionism Made Me a Better Mom
Cara’s shares how her journey of overcoming perfectionism and cultivating self-compassion brought her closer to herself as well as her kids.
Category: Family & Relationships
My Son’s Dwarfism Taught Me Gratitude
Due to life-threatening dwarfism, doctors said Samuel wouldn’t survive birth. Now, he’s not only alive but teaching his parents valuable life lessons!
How I Told My Kid About the Divorce (He Thanked Me Years Later!)
Rosalind took a unique approach to telling her kid about the divorce. Little did she know that he would end up thanking her for it years later!
Call This a Love Letter, Call It Our Story (A Poem)
“Call this a love letter, call it
Our Story,
unlike anyone else’s, but with threads
and adornments from the Great
Ones—the star-crossed fables, the fairy tales”
What I Learned From Being Exploited
After being exploited, Richard could have easily fallen into resentment and blame. Instead, he chose to learn something valuable from the situation.
Psychiatric Medications Didn’t Heal My Daughter (But This Did)
Medications led Tabita’s 13-year-old daughter to hallucinations, suicidal thoughts, and eight psychiatric hospitalizations. Here’s how she healed.
I Don’t Need to Protect People From My Emotions: Lessons in Self-Love
Growing up, Belinda thought being “strong” meant protecting her family from her emotions. Many years later, she realized who she really needed to protect.
Grief Almost Killed Me, But I Survived: My Story of Hope and Healing
A jaw-dropping story of one woman’s journey through traumatic grief, attempted suicide, and crippling seizures, and onward to healing and leadership.
The Man Who Taught Me About Generosity (A Eulogy)
Rick teased and bullied Sid when they were young. Little did he know that this man would become his role model for generosity, love, and forgiveness.
My Phone or My Life? How I Realized the Most Important Connection.
Lauren thought staring at the phone, disconnected from the world, was what other people did. Then, she caught herself in the act.
