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"Should I Stay or Should I go?": How to Grieve the Relationship You Will Never Get
How many of us have the partnership or marriage we imagined when we daydreamed about our adult life as teenagers or as young adults? ... Hmmm... none of us, yup, right. (And if you said, "Yes, this is the marriage/relationship I always dreamed I would have," good for you! Your experience is not the norm, and I hope you cherish it.) Basically, if you don't feel like windblown, blissful Nicholas Cage in the gif below, when you think about your relationship, you are a normal hum
Mar 129 min read


When Grief Meets Partnership: Navigating Child Loss as a Couple
Grief and Child Loss can stress a relationships significantly. Read further to see how we can unburden the unimaginable.
Oct 31, 20256 min read


EMDR and Grieving a Child's Death: Can Therapy Help When Nothing Else Does?
If you're reading this, I suspect grief has come to rest over your home, and more specifically, you may feel adrift in the sea of child...
Jul 17, 20259 min read


When Grief and Trauma Intermingle: A Look at Child Loss and Traumatic Grief
Learn why grief after losing a child can feel like trauma, seven signs to watch for, and trauma-informed ways to heal.
Jun 24, 20255 min read


When the Holidays Aren’t the Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Embracing a ‘Merry Little Christmas’
Struggling with the holidays? Learn why this season can feel heavy, how to navigate expectations, and ways to embrace self-compassion.
Dec 17, 20247 min read


'I Don't Want to Be Here': 20 Normal Grief-Related Thoughts After Your Child Dies
💔 “I don’t want to be here.” 💔
It’s okay if that thought has crossed your mind. Here's 20 totally normal thoughts of grieving parents.
Nov 12, 20245 min read


Sincerity and Shipwrecks: Being Yourself in Therapy
Hi Friends! I hope summertime is treating you well. I find that this time of year feels both slow and fast, which is an interesting...
Jun 20, 20232 min read


"Plantin' Them Roses Instead: A Reflection on Maturity and Music"
Hi friends! I hope you are well. I am doing great, just basking in the summer sun and enjoying the peace that comes with being content...
May 31, 20232 min read


Woman, Take Up Space
Woman, take up s p a c e. Thunderous, thick, abundant thighs and soft belly. Buttons that gape, oversized shirts so no one sees A roll...
Mar 2, 20231 min read


Holding onto Junk (Literal and Metaphorical)
Photo by Christian Fickinger on Unsplash Hi friends! Sometimes, I wonder what to write about, and sometimes, something happens to smack...
Jan 16, 20233 min read


Gratitude and Grit
Hello, hello! Since we are coming up on Thanksgiving/are in the month of thankfulness, I thought it might be helpful to discuss how...
Nov 21, 20223 min read


8 Ways to *Not* Support Your Friend Who Has Lost a Baby
Hello friends! One of my therapy specialties is supporting families grieving perinatal (miscarriage and stillbirth) and infant loss. This...
Nov 1, 20224 min read


Book Review: 'Maybe You Should Talk to Someone'
Good Monday Morning! Today, I thought we should kick off with a book review. Some of you may know that I co-lead a therapist book club,...
Oct 25, 20223 min read
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