Jan 7, 2026 | Faith, Grief, Motherhood, Recovery, Self Love
It’s 2026. My how things have changed so much in six years. Among all the stupid, heart-wrenching things that I’ve endured since leaving California, I know there are some real amazing and meaningful things, too. I’ve watched my baby grow up, he’s about to turn nine!...
Sep 12, 2025 | Catholicism, Faith, Recovery, Spirituality
Throughout my young life, I remember having a connection to God. I don’t know if it was taught, or if it was just something within my soul. I believe it was the latter. But like many people, I was told that most of the violence in the world was due to religious wars,...
Jul 18, 2025 | Catholicism, Faith, Recovery, Spirituality
“Why do you wear a veil to mass?” I appreciate being asked this question, but trying to summarize my answer isn’t always easy. I imagine in time, it will get easier, but for now, here it is… I was baptized Lutheran at 6 years old, but my family didn’t attend church...
Apr 9, 2025 | Change, Recovery
They used to say that if you stop attending meetings, relapse is inevitable. It’s just a matter of how long it takes. Even with ten years of sobriety, I’ve taken for granted this knowledge. Four years ago, after my husband and I made another big move across the...
Mar 21, 2024 | Change, Faith, Grief, Recovery, Spirituality
You cannot know the light without first knowing the dark. Of all the questions in my life, this one I’ve pondered the most, “Why, God? If you love us, why must we endure so much pain? Wouldn’t it be easier to just save us all from suffering right now?” The...
Feb 17, 2024 | Faith, Recovery, Spirituality, Writing
“How long will you keep me waiting?” That is what Jesus told Saint Faustina during a hard time in her life. She is my Confirmation saint, and I think that’s what he’s been getting at with me, too… Why do I fail to do the things he asks me to do? Why do I fail at...
Nov 30, 2023 | Faith, Grief, Grief After Pet Loss, Spirituality
In the days leading up to our Lily’s passing, we were already grieving. It felt as though the light was going out in our lives, like something had torn our hearts out and was stomping repeatedly. The weight of the pain so strong, so real, so deep. I questioned many...
Nov 28, 2023 | Change, Motherhood, Spirituality
As with all things in life, there is a beginning, a middle and an end. I didn’t know our end would come so soon. We had almost 12 beautiful years with you, but it doesn’t feel like nearly enough. When I first saw your picture on the West LA Animal Shelter website,...
Sep 7, 2021 | Change, Gardening, Motherhood
I’ve found that starting something new, even when it wasn’t a part of the plan, usually turns out to be exactly what was needed. God works in mysterious ways. Everyday I give thanks to him for offering me and my family a chance to wake up in the morning,...
