We all bring our own historical, cultural, and personal history into our relationships. But, how difficult it is to acknowledge these tender parts in others and in ourselves all at once? To be known and know another is a lifelong need and requires lifelong learning…

I wish I had been more tender with myself in the early postpartum days... Breastfeeding my twins was an intense rollercoaster of physical, chemical, and emotional experiences- to say the least! There were pleasurable times when I truly felt triumphant, and there were times when I felt quite lonely and depleted...

This was written by a client during a journaling exercise we did together recently. I found it so beautiful that I asked if I could share! She agreed to share but prefers to remain anonymous- I hope you are touched as I was. ..

I am choosing to normalize grief when sad things happen in my home. This creates more opportunity for learning about ourselves and our capacity to be brave and really feel! …

…The sharing of your birth experience creates lasting social bonds. When the brain sees or hears a story, its neurons actually begin to fire in the same patterns as the speaker’s brain…