Caregivers take heart. You are not alone. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about 43 million U.S. adults provide unpaid care for someone with a serious health condition each year. These unsung heroes provide countless hours of support to those they love while risking their own health as the strain of caregiving takes […]
The Privilege of Breath
Growing up in the Midwest raised by Depression-era parents, my brother and I were taught the philosophy of “waste not, want not.” One never took more than one’s share. We repaired, recycled (out of necessity, not because it was a “thing”) and reused. The idea of renovating one’s kitchen because it was out of style […]
Within Our Darkest Night
Sleigh bells may be getting ready to ring, but our hearts may not be singing. This season of merriment and cheer can also be filled with emptiness, sadness or grief. A time of year when we are supposed to celebrate hope, love, joy and peace may also bring to light our struggles with isolation and […]