September - 2020

Sep 28, 20205 min read

The Night My Brother Killed Himself.

*Warning: This post is about suicide.* Today is the anniversary of the night my brother killed himself. I wrote this a few years ago and...

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Sep 22, 20204 min read

Why I Am Honest About My Health Issues, Especially With My Daughter.

When I was in high school I came home one day to find my mom on the couch with her head wrapped up in bandages. The only thing visible...

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Sep 15, 20204 min read

Letting Go of Authority: A Tale about Clutter, Control, and my Teenage Daughter.

When we moved into hour home over ten years ago, I laid claim to the smallest room in the house. I called it the craft room. I envisioned...

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Sep 8, 20201 min read

To My Daughter's Best Friend

To my daughter's best friend: Thank you for always being there for my daughter. Thank you for being the one she talks to when she feels...

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Sep 1, 20203 min read

Reflections on My Daughter's 18th Birthday.

Today my daughter turns 18. With this birthday she has earned the title of adult, and everything that goes along with it. The good - she...

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