A Mother’s Day reflection about love, expectations, distance, regret, and the painful realization that motherhood changes as children grow older and build lives of their own. Mother’s Day always makes me reflective. This morning I woke up thinking about my mother and the complicated relationship we had. I never doubted that she loved me, but…
Dreams have always fascinated me — vivid, emotional, and sometimes overwhelmingly real. Through all stages of my life, my dreams have mirrored my deepest fears, longings, and hopes. Some bring comfort, but far too many stir a sadness I can’t always shake. I’ve always been fascinated by my dreams. They don’t drift by in black…
A heartfelt reflection on family, distance, and the ache of separation—from a mother and grandmother learning to navigate life with her loved ones spread across the country. Family has always been the anchor of my life. I grew up in a home where love was loud—shared meals, bursts of laughter, and the comfort of being…
A humorous and heartfelt reflection on the elusive “worry switch” in parenting. From the early days of child-rearing to watching grown children navigate their own lives, this piece explores the challenges of letting go and the enduring nature of parental concern. I used to tell my kids, “If I had a worry switch,…
