A Sea of Red and a Surge of Emotion I just returned from a Go Red for Women event in Baton Rouge, Louisiana—and I’m still feeling the energy. The music was uplifting, the friendships deepened, and the stories? They hurt. But they inspired. This event was designed to raise awareness about the staggering number of women who die from heart ...
How four paws healed my childless not by choice heart
Four paws healed my heart Brody, our 90-pound chocolate lab, was a cool gentleman with a personality all his own. We met him 17 years ago and somehow convinced him to come live with us. He loved attention but wasn’t needy; he had his own agenda and his own little world to explore. He adored running, so we’d take him to the park, walk him around ...
The Quiet Ache of a Childless Not by Choice Stepparent
Being a stepparent is complex. Being a childless-not-by-choice stepparent adds another layer of emotional nuance that often goes unseen. During the 2023 World Childless Week webinar I co-led with superstars Janet Glaze and Cara Galbavi, we explored this unique intersection—where grief, love, and identity collide. As a childless-not-by-choice ...
