Today As An Adoptee, I Never Looked Like My Family: Then I had a daughterWhenever I look at my adoptive family, I see my dad’s full head of hair in my oldest brother. I see my mom’s rounded nose… read post
Mindsets I’m Still MeHey there, I’m back…and with a few life updates. Last year, when I was 36 years old, I had my first child! She’s smart, sweet, and may occasionally make her… read post
Interactions, Mindsets A Public Apology to My Mom: You’re never a botherA month ago, I was involved in a collision with an 18-wheeler. As I stood on the side of the road, I dialed my mom. “Make sure you get the insurance info. Make sure… read post
Mindsets Say “Enough is Enough” to Self-Doubt“Lisa, that’s enough.” My mother would always deliver this command with her arms crossed, towering over me. As a child, it didn’t take long for me to… read post
Interactions, Mindsets Hi, Fire: When you stopped talking to meLast Saturday night, I was helping a girlfriend pack up her apartment when I received a text: “Hi.” And that’s all she said. I had wanted to delete her number… read post
