Navigating Emotional Overwhelm

The best thing I have done for my overall health is to learn how to manage my stress. In fact, I searched for a medical practitioner who didn’t tell me “not to stress” but to learn techniques to help manage it instead. (My search took me more years...

The Heart of a Warrior

T.J. had his semiannual Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy clinic visit on Monday. His heart and lung functions are holding steady. He is doing great in other areas as well. He is learning to navigate his own complex medical needs.  One of the goals in 2023 is that TJ learns...

Happy Adulting Day! TJ turns 18.

Today, my youngest son TJ turns 18. First, join me in wishing T.J. the best birthday yet and welcome him to the world of adulting. Honestly, though, every birthday is emotional – this one more than any other to date. I remember crying when my oldest @connorclime...

Fear Is Not Weakness

Fear is not a sign of weakness. It simply means you’re human, and lousy stuff is goin’ down in your life. It’s okay to fear. To feel fear is normal and, dare I say, it’s healthy at times. It happens to everyone. Every. Single. Person. How you deal with that fear is...