There's a fine line between reliance and independence, tending and mothering, and love and obligation.

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About the Author

Warm cups of coffee, good books, and long runs outside. If I had my way, our days would be filled with nothing but joy. But life usually throws us a few things we’re not quite expecting. And then? It’s how we react that makes the difference . . .

About The Weight We Carry

Helping her parents navigate yet another health crisis, Marissa feels overwhelmed about the unwanted responsibility. But when she takes time to listen and observe, she recognizes that not everything is as it seems for her parents' health. Will they be able to accept what's to come once a diagnosis is made?

What's the best way to tell the man
you used to love that you want to be free
to love someone else?

A Bumpy Ride

January 19, 2025

Tomorrow is the inauguration. I’m trying my best not to dwell in the negative, but we’ve lived through the presidency of this man before, and I’m more scared now for what’s to come. Part of that is because…

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Asking Questions and Listening to Answers: An Interview with Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch

January 13, 2025

Starting out the 2025 Author Interview series is author Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, “a Ukrainian Canadian author acclaimed for her nonfiction and historical fiction.” In fact, she’s authored so many books, I had to pick and choose which to…

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No Words for the New Year 3

January 1, 2025

A huge sigh left my mouth this morning when Arnold, one of our cats, licked the shell of my ear before batting around the earbuds sitting on the side table. New year, new behavior? Not for this guy.…

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