If only we were told from the start that we were imperfect.  That we could not strike the right cord unless we tried many times.  If only we knew that we were made unevenly.  With brush strokes that were coming from darkness, in the middle of empty space.  If only we knew we were never meant to get anything right the first, second or third…

Oh, dear world. I know you are crying. I know you are suffering. I know you are feeling stuck. Imprisoned. Helpless. During this virus outbreak. I know. But don’t doubt it’s reality just so you can pause on the crying. Don’t listen to people saying it’s not bad enough. Tell them. Tell them. They are in denial. It’s a stage of grief, didn’t you know?…

In many ways, I feel like I can see your everyday life even more clearly than before.  It is almost as if I have a window in your living room and you have a window in mine.  We are virtual roommates and the whole world is rooming together.  Living in unison.  And even though we may not speak the same language.  We communicate invisibly.  Some…

Something has been on my mind for a few days now.  I know you have seen the comments made on social media about how we should be grateful that we are only being asked to stay at home, instead of fighting the war.  Well, these kinds of statements are very dangerous to our mental health.  These words are hurting us more than we know.  We…

It was fall 2007, in Massachusetts, the leaves were starting to change, and everything was looking almost eternal.  Nearly perfect. It was then, when I took on a full time job after the loss of my 35 year old husband making sure I could pay my bills, take care of my kids. Building a new career. Externally, one might say, I seemed as if I…

There will be arguments.  Disagreements. Misunderstandings.  And above all, loss of friendships and relationships during this time.  You will say angry things to people you love.  And they will do the same.  But it is the fear and grief that is really speaking. There will be lots of swearing. Aggression. Impatience.  And lots of self knowledge will be acquired during this time.  It will be…