I think that all our problems can boil down to this one thing: Abandoning Self. If we’re stuck, hurting, or depressed in our relationships and feel alone, often it is that our attention is outside of ourself, on other. Whether we’re a mom who is giving it all to care for our babe, or a…
When I was 23, I was dating a man I’d met one day while he was waiting on our table, my friends and I, at an Italian restaurant down the street from my home. I walked in and our eyes met. I felt an instant zing. I said to my best friend: see that man…I’m…
I think it’s safe to say that we’ve all been hurt. When you’ve been vulnerable with someone, meaning you’ve let them in and you care for them and depend on them in some way, if they betray your trust, it can be a deep wound. The affair your husband had, those lies your supposed…
My paternal grandmother, who was the most unconditionally loving woman I ever met, said to me one day, Never have children Rachel, they’ll break your heart.” I thought that was a terrible thing to say! I didn’t understand it- she loved her children so much! Now that I’m a mum, I get it. My heart…
I’ve been going through the hardest time in my life. With little Sophia, discovering that she wasn’t gaining “enough” weight, which really meant that she was 10th%ile, which is actually on the curve, so within the realm of “normal” but she wasn’t as heavy as “normal.” Turns out, that curve was designed for formula-fed babies…
I’m watching Michael Moore’s documentary, Where to Invade Next. Imagine me sitting on my couch with a forlorn look. My face is long. Lips frowning. Eyes sad. Michael visits Germany, France, Slovenia, Finland, Portugal and Italy. In one place after the other, he speaks with natives of the land and their narratives unfold in truths…