As moms and wives we often say that we give our family everything we’ve got. Giving of ourselves until we are depleted is often talked about like some badge of honor women should wear. But is living like this really what’s best for our families—or ourselves? Are we truly there for them in the way they deserve? The Problem With Giving Your All Like many women out there, I have … [Read more...]
How Caring for an Aging Parent Changes Things
I’m a planner. I always have been. I need to know what I’m doing next week, next month, and next year. With age, the idea of uncertainty has become less unsettling. I’d love to say I figured out the beauty of flexibility on my own, but I didn’t. My kids and my mother taught me that. With two little ones, and an aging mother who needs me more and more with each day, my lack of … [Read more...]