Happiness Is What You Make of It
What’s a common misconception people have about happiness? A common misconception is that happiness is a monolith. It does not look one way for everyone. Even what can make many people happy will cause pain in others. Happiness is completely situational and not commonplace.
Circles and Shields – Few of My Favorite Things
What are your two favorite things to wear? I am a creature of habit. There are some things that, once I’ve defined them, become touchstones to get me through the day. Totems to either bring me luck or shield me against the world. These are a few of my favorite things.
Somebody Else’s Father’s Day
Today is Father’s Day in Guatemala. I watched a father interact with his seven-year-old daughter today, and I was uncomfortable with how much care he put into making her happy.
The Woman That I Used to Know
Oh boy. I did not need to see that photo notification today. Life has a way of reminding you of how insignificant you are. How meaningless any progress you made might be because the past is there to haunt you like a vengeful ghost. Such a gut check happened to me today.
No Trespassing: A Field Guide to Boundaries
A field guide to setting boundaries with toxic family, from someone who's been overruled, gaslit, and managed by committee. Five rules, zero apologies.
