At this time of year, I pause, and I think of you. The You’s everywhere. And I wonder…is this time, “the happiest time of the year,” really truly joyful for you? Because you are on my heart. Growing up I didn’t really loooooove the holidays. The holiday time just reminded me once again that I had this crazy-complicated family story. Parents divorced. Multiple times. Lots of Continue Reading
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The Gift of Brutal Honesty
What if, we gave our kids the gift of being brutally honest with us? I had this thought today. Maybe type up some questions or fill-in-the-blank sentences, wrap it up with a bow and stick it in their stockings. And hope they will take the time to answer. Candidly. Bravely. Boldly. Laced with love, not harshness. A few ideas: 1). I wish, MOM, that you Continue Reading