I met my best friend in a philosophy class at Concordia University in 1981. Our professor Ed Egan drilled into us that the word ‘hope’ is chronically misused and we should never be caught maligning the word ourselves. To this day, I hesitate to use the word at all in case someone misunderstands what …
Love Boldly – Step Back without Guilt
Loving someone who makes poor choices is hard. We feel incredibly vulnerable. We don’t have control over what our loved one is doing. And we’re afraid of just how bad it can get. The more vulnerable your loved one is, the harder it is to watch the fallout – real or imagined. You feel helpless. …
I Have ADHD: Who Needs to Know?
I’m a big believer in transparency. But it can be hard to know when or what to reveal about your ADHD. Whether it’s a new job or a new relationship, you may find yourself grappling with this question. Do I share? How much? When? Or do I keep it to myself? My heart ached in …
The Big Transition: Emerging from the Pandemic
Transitions matter. They’re meant to be respected for what they are. They’re the time we take to learn, adjust and set ourselves up for what comes next. We’re all in a transition now. Not just back to school, but back to life as we hope it will be post-pandemic. What are you noticing about your …
