Compassion Still Needs Limits
A raw reflection on parenting with chronic pain, trying to stay compassionate, and learning that loving my kids does not mean pretending my own limits do not exist.
Somewhere Between the Pain and the Promise
A reflection on chronic illness, motherhood, marriage, and the strange beauty of standing inside an answered prayer while still hurting.
The Best Pretender I Know
A friend left town today. I don’t know if it’s permanent or just for a period of time… and I’m not sure what to do with the uncertainty of that.…
When Adaptation Feels Like Grief
After everything I already shared about finally having that validating pain management appointment and getting the TAP block, I wanted to give a more current update on where things stand…
Today Was About Everything
Today isn’t about one thing. Today is about everything. It’s about how quickly a day can become a weight too heavy to carry with two hands, and how being a…