Published in Age of Empathy·Jan 7Member-onlyThe Duck Incident: Healing Through PlayfulnessSometimes it’s seemingly insignificant things like tiny ducks that restore my broken places — At 10 years old, I became a parent. Not biologically — but in all practical senses, I was the third parent in the family. My sister is 4 years younger than me, but it was my brother’s birth that changed my world. My brother is almost 9 years younger than…Relationships7 min readRelationships7 min read
Published in CRY Magazine·Dec 19, 2022Member-onlyAt First LightMy heart longs for him most in the golden light of morning — The dark of night gives way to the breaking dawn Things hidden in the blackness revealed The gentle warmth of light awakens the day A deep orange horizon begins her show At first light, my heart calls for you Wanting your warmth and strength Wrapped tightly around my softness With our ecstasy scenting…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
Published in CRY Magazine·Dec 8, 2022Member-onlySinking into the SilenceTurning off the chaos of change is hard — Change brings relentless chaos Little makes sense in the noise Grasping at each precious moment Hoping to capture it long enough To create a timeless memory All the firsts and the lasts All the never to be had agains Racing by at an unyielding pace To a future that is hard to see In…Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Published in CRY Magazine·Dec 8, 2022Member-onlyProblem Solving at 2 AMI thought I could figure it all out if I just pushed through and considered all the options. I was so wrong — The prowling wolves outside the door Howling for the remains of my heart The ticking clock counting minutes Filled with “what ifs” and “maybes” In the heavy blackness of the night Spinning in the murky half-truths Damning lies that fear whispers Bring questions about the truth Unraveling the edge of…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
Published in CRY Magazine·Dec 1, 2022Member-onlyLearning My LessonsIn the journey of life, traveling companions are hard to find and harder to keep. — The shared hours of meandering conversations Covering everything important or perhaps nothing at all Built a warm fire of friendship and camaraderie Learning from your journey while sharing my own A long-awaited friendship finally discovered Wrapped around us like a favorite blanket Laughter and joy blended with harder places Our fears…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
Published in The Virago·Nov 29, 2022Member-onlyTidings of Comfort and Joy: What it Means to be EnoughHolidays bring a tangle of emotions….but with a new love in my life, joy wasn’t as far away as it once seemed. — ’Tis the Season! The holidays have always been a special time for me. Maybe it is that eternal optimist that lives in my heart who truly believes in the hope and healing the season represents for the bruised, aching hearts of the world. Maybe it is the giver in me that loves a…Love7 min readLove7 min read
Published in Beloved·Nov 27, 2022Member-onlyTwo Little LettersThe mighty power of a tiny word makes me swoon. — “What do you want to be to him?” It’s an important question a friend asked when my dearest was first becoming a key part of my life. She tries not to judge my polyamorous heart, so this question came from a place of trying to gain a better understanding of…Love2 min readLove2 min read
Published in Hello, Love·Nov 26, 2022Member-onlyOur End Started in Our Beginning: Lessons from a Failed MarriageThe signs were there from the start. It just took three decades to understand the implications. — “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” This view does not easily align with how I like to see other people. But I am beginning to think I should reconsider. In my own world, there are days that I am far from the best version…Marriage5 min readMarriage5 min read
Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself·Nov 25, 2022Member-onlyThe Space In BetweenThe road out of the life you have spent decades building doesn’t come with a map. — Entering the holiday season, my pending divorce, and an unbelievably hard set of circumstances at work for the last few months has not been an easy journey. Every decision ripples and impacts so many of the people I care about. …Love6 min readLove6 min read
Published in CRY Magazine·Nov 24, 2022Member-onlyLiberated by the OrdinaryTransformative moments do not have to be extraordinary. Sometimes the mundane is what is most potent. — What is it to be a wanted part of someone’s life? To be needed in the ordinary of another’s day? …Love2 min readLove2 min read
