A Journey from Darkness into Light
We are living in some pretty crazy times right now. As teachers and parents scramble to figure out the intricacies of e-schooling (like how to properly mute the zoom lesson so the class doesn’t hear how often you employ expletives in your household), and as the COVID numbers continue to rise, the roller-coaster of 2020 speeds... Continue Reading →
Some days, you wake up to cloudy skies and a whole bunch of hours ahead and you still wonder, 5 years in, “Do I have it in me to do this again today?” Of course you do. You have to. Some days, you drag your exhausted body out of bed and dig deep into the... Continue Reading →
*** I have been cautioned by some about sharing the truth of my experience right now due to the level of darkness it involves which, of course, is reflected in my writing. While I respect that advice and do want this space to be one of hope and encouragement, I cannot in good conscience, omit significant... Continue Reading →
Wild berry foraging…I couldn’t think of a better way to spend a mental health afternoon… And in fact, it struck me during my harvest, that there is much to be gained in terms of mental and emotional wellness, by spending an afternoon steeped in the wisdom of the berry bramble. The meadows are quiet. The birds... Continue Reading →
One of the greatest gifts a horrific tragedy can give us, is the depth of pain we feel in its’ aftermath. Wait what? I know, that sounds like complete horseshit. But it’s true. The unimaginable pain we feel after we experience loss is, for most of us, followed immediately by the desire to escape that pain. Often we don’t... Continue Reading →
As I walked through my neighborhood to the grocery store for the last time today, it felt like I had come full circle. Arriving in LA 6 years ago, I had no car, I had no kids and I walked everywhere. Hearing my flip flops hitting that same sidewalk this afternoon reminded me of those early days,... Continue Reading →
My tiny little angel with a great big heart and deep knowing eyes ... today we celebrate the 5th anniversary of our Birthing Day. The moment that you dipped your toes into this world, and then pulled them back, not quite sure if you wanted to stay. I’m so glad you did. ❤ I know that the... Continue Reading →
I'm sharing the below post here because my journey back to Self is intimately intertwined with my journey as Oliver's mother. Life with him has guided me toward healing in a way that nothing else ever has. It's intensified my desire to continuously evolve and the constant challenges of special needs motherhood provide me ample... Continue Reading →
This isn’t a post about Oliver or the special needs life. It is a post about all people and our shared human experience, something it seems, that we’ve forgotten. In the last couple weeks social media platforms have devolved into hostile and judgmental places where a culture of shame is ruling the roost. With the protests,... Continue Reading →
I like to write posts with silver linings, as much positivity as I can muster and also messages of hope. But I’m a little short on all of those things right now so instead, I give you my raw and unfiltered experience, in hopes that anyone else struggling might find solace in the knowing that... Continue Reading →
Clear cutting of the forest is something that’s always been really hard for me to accept, even though, I too, use paper and wood. When we got word last year, that the neighboring property would be logged, it broke my heart. Our society hides its destruction quite well, so when it’s suddenly in your face... Continue Reading →
To everyone who suddenly feels like the world is one giant infectious monster, to those holding their breath as they pass oncoming humans on the sidewalk, to the people cancelling plane tickets, locking themselves indoors and clutching the Lysol wipes as if they were the only hope, welcome to our daily life… the tribulations of... Continue Reading →
Oliver's Odyssey 