The shut down because of COVID-19 has certainly not been easy on anybody. People have faced personal and professional challenges at every turn of the way. Businesses have shut down; school buildings closed while learning moved to online only; hospitality industries saw no one traveling; the happiest place on Earth became the loneliest; lives that... Continue Reading →
An Open Letter to the High School Class of 2020
My dearest seniors, As your teacher my heart breaks with you with the official announcement that in-person learning has been cancelled for the rest of the school year. I think we all knew that this announcement was coming, and yet I know we were holding out hope that we could have at least met for... Continue Reading →
Discovering Who You Are
As soon as I wrote the title for this post, "Who Are You" by The Who popped into my head. While that wasn't my intention, it's certainly relevant to this post. So, in order for all of you to share in the song being stuck in your head as well, enjoy: (P.S. You don't have... Continue Reading →
Finding Stability During Instability
#StayAtHome It's a hashtag that is all over the place on social media all around the world. And yet, it's something that many people are struggling with. Changes happened so quickly that we've barely had a chance to adjust. Many students and teachers (myself included) left school thinking they would be leaving only for the... Continue Reading →
Whether You Know It or Not
When we are willing to open up and share, others become willing to do the same. As I wrote in a much earlier blog post - I created this blog not only for myself, but for those who read it as well. My hope has been through sharing my own story, others would see theirs... Continue Reading →
Goodbye is the Hardest Word to Say
I feel like over the past two years "goodbye" is a word I've had to say more times than I wanted to. I had to say goodbye to the idea that my husband loved me. I had to say goodbye to the marriage we had. I had to say goodbye to the family I had... Continue Reading →
What’s Your Story?
Every person you meet has a lesson to teach, a story to tell, and a dream to share.Robin S. Sharma If there's anything I've learned through my separation and eventual divorce, it's that everyone has a story - one that they don't always want to tell, one that they might not show to the world.... Continue Reading →
It’s Not All Holly and Jolly
We have officially reached the end of the Holiday season. And as I'm sure many of you saw on different social media sites, the holidays are not always happy and joyful for everyone. This was true for me this year but it wasn't consistent. I loved having time to simply be with my family. I... Continue Reading →
It’s More Than Coffee
"Want to get together for coffee?" That question can seem innocent enough, but sometimes it's more than just a cup of coffee. Coffee is the way I start every morning. Coffee is the way I sometimes end a day. But more often than not, it's not just the drinking of a cup of coffee. It's... Continue Reading →
Knowing You’re Not Alone
Going through a divorce can be an isolating experience. Even though you are surrounded by family and friends who are there to lift you up, it often feels like you are alone in your pain. To help me understand what I was thinking, what I was feeling - especially after learning about the affair -... Continue Reading →
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