@mz_michellez texted me, "I found this thrifted gift that made me think of you. It's either going to be super tacky or super cute. No worries if it’s too tacky." When I opened the package, I was instantly overwhelmed with memories of
As I watch the devastation of the LA fires, feeling like all I can do is pray and give what I can financially, I want to remind us of a few things: Doomscrolling—taking in more horrific information than we were ever
You'd be twelve. Twelve years of holding hands with grief, learning to walk alongside her, and walking in honor of you. Befriending grief as the lifelong wonder she is. The uninvited companion who stays because love lived there first. Knowing that she
Amazing events and inspiring people who left lasting impressions.Great loss and the bittersweet beauty of new beginnings.And an endless supply of wonder and awe, woven into the everyday moments. This year, I leaned into and lived this courage work profoundly, felt
Because sometimes you just need to document to remember those holy lunches and the people who love you well
It is Monday of a short holiday week after a weekend that included a middle of the night trip to the emergency vet for Gertie for a very severe allergic reaction. Things I didn't feel like doing this morning? My physical therapy
Holding space for the people we live with, love, work with, and lead is a gift we don’t always recognize for its profound impact. This week, I’ve walked alongside people I care deeply about as they navigate some of life’s hardest
Been reminding myself of some of my own teaches a lot lately. Things like: Your perception of my story does not change my truth. Our reactions are more about us than anything or anyone else. How we treat people is more a reflection
Showing up online feels heavier and hard this week. I’m navigating a lot of emotions—my own and others'—and choosing to lean into empathy, curiosity, and connection. If I’m honest, there’s a part of me that feels apprehensive in posting anything in
