Dear Straight Moms, I get it. We don’t look the same. In fact, I probably resemble and dress like your...
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The Leaves Will Bloom Again
Today the line for my soy latte was longer than normal, and the only answer I needed came from the...
But Today Was Different
I’m a therapist. My job, amongst other things, is to hold space for others. To offer a safe, nonjudgemental place...
Saying Goodbye to a Dog Who Is Very Much Alive (Twice)
what of the mother whose house is in flames and both of her children are in their beds crying and...
Why I Hate Having a Kid
People always ask me if I’m enjoying parenthood, and I undoubtedly tell them how much I love it. But the...
It Doesn’t Have to Be Scary
Frequently I get new clients who tell me they have been sitting on my card for several months; one client...
Stop Telling Me I Look Skinny
I recently took a trip back East to visit some family. Three of the family members I saw all said...
How to Recover From a Breakup
The people that know me know that I tend to do things a bit differently. When working with clients who...
If Gay People Discriminated Against Straight People (A Satire Piece)
In response to the recent news coming out of Indiana’s “Religious Freedom Law”, I have decided to brainstorm what it...
Queerenting: A Brief Overview in the Life of a Queer Parent
I have a few clients who identify as queer or lesbian, who also have kids. I myself have a kid....
Her Running Days Are Over
Three years ago my then 8-year old Australian Shepherd Montay, the first true love of my life, tore her ACL...
Dare To Take Up Space
Over the last several months a theme has arisen with many of my clients: they are afraid to take up...