We’ve all heard the saying: “Silence is golden.” But what if silence isn’t always a virtue? What if staying quiet comes at a hidden cost? Silence is more complex than we’ve been led to believe. Recently, I listened to a compelling conversation between Mel Robbins and Dr. Todd Rose that opened my eyes to how […]
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I discovered something surprising while revising my book: the gems were already there. Buried under nearly 79,000 words, they waited for space, attention, and clarity to shine through. The second edit of my book was a triumph, and I need to share it because it feels like a milestone worth celebrating. My editor, Holly, wrote
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What if the strength we admire is also what keeps love at a distance? Not long ago, a friend raised her eyebrows when she found out that my partner and I only have one car. Since we’re retired, we spend most of our days together—running errands, grocery shopping, even dropping the dogs off at boarding—so
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I’ve always been someone who gives. It comes naturally for me to offer, to do, to care. But accepting help or kindness? That has never been easy. Most of my life I felt uncomfortable when someone tried to do something for me. I didn’t want to trouble anyone. When a friend gave me a gift,
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He saw my convertible… and never called again. I learned to be independent at an early age. Maybe too early. Growing up, I watched my mom quietly endure my dad’s infidelity. She stayed—maybe out of love, maybe for survival. With three young kids and no income of her own, leaving wasn’t easy. I could feel
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My editor said, “Change the title, or rewrite most of the book.” And her words stopped me cold. When I first began writing this book, I thought the most difficult part would be putting the words on the page. It turns out, the real challenge (also a gift) has been reading them back. Editing a
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The little ways we stop seeing each other, and what you might notice if you pay attention.
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One of the most heartbreaking things I hear from people, and even said myself, is this:
“They’re just not the person I fell in love with anymore.”
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I won’t lie—today was rough. I found myself in yet another frustrating interaction with my ex. Despite all my inner work, I could feel my body tensing up, my heart pounding, my mind racing with old narratives, and my emotions ready to spill over. Even after all this time, even with all the conscious relationship
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One of the most challenging dilemmas many people face in their relationships is whether to leave or stay when unhappiness sets in. It’s a deeply personal decision, often filled with complex emotions and fears. When the relationship no longer brings joy, fulfillment, or emotional safety, it’s natural to question whether staying is the right choice.
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