There are periods in life when you begin to wonder how much of yourself you have been living from choice, and how much has been shaped by what was expected of you. Perhaps you have spent years being the responsible one, the person who keeps everything together, or the person who knows how to make […]
After a major life change, it is natural to look backward. You remember how you used to feel, what came easily, the routines you had, the person you seemed to be before everything changed. And somewhere in the process of trying to feel better, you may begin to imagine that healing means finding your way […]
There is a strange experience that can come with becoming a mother: loving your child deeply while feeling, at times, as though you have disappeared from your own life. You may have wanted this for years. You may feel grateful for the family you have. And still, you can miss the person you were before […]
There is a particular kind of satisfaction that comes from being the person who can handle everything. You get things done. You anticipate what needs to happen next. You are dependable, capable, and often the one other people turn to when something needs to be taken care of. And for a while, it can feel […]
