An old school listicle…
Category: Essay
Transactional Relationships
Domestic Violence survivors understand exactly what’s happening in the US right now
A Conversation Of Estrangement In The Wild
When hearts in pain meet in the wild
Go Without Hate. Not Without Rage.
Estrangement is an olympic level exercise in holding multiple emotions at one time
The Very Predictable Tells In Estrangement
Joshua Coleman inspired post on the give and take in relationships
Stay. Go. Grief.
“Life is meant to be lived with those who want you to be free” ~ Nate Postlethwait
Trauma Changes Everything About You
getting rid of silence is one of the many steps to help mitigate it
Like My Mother
Here’s to you, Mom. You left in a swirl of confusion that you didn’t know how to tie up. You weren’t afforded the brevity you might have blossomed with. You loved the ways you knew how to love.
The Expectations Have To Go Away
Visit my Substack (link in post) reflecting on Mel Robbins’ book *Let Them*, and referencing the Gottman’s work around persistent unresolvable relationship issues as they can relate to estrangement. Both parties in estrangement may be experiencing similar emotions, yet we are often approaching the situation from different perspectives.
Fighting The Cultural Training Of Women To Be Silent
Visit my Substack (link in post) reflecting on how cultural training of women to be silent – in my case – in the face of abuse. This has been my journey to recognize my worth and embrace self-compassion. This post discusses how my family of origin and abusive marriage kept me silent, but now I know I can claim space and voice.