The Middle Path ~ Voices of the Collective
No, I Will Not Be Giving Up My Cleaning Lady
Later on during our call, when the topic came up again, I acknowledged how this would indeed be a big spot for us to save money. But the strain this puts on the relationship I have with my husband and daughter is not worth the savings. I will take on another day of clients if I have to before I let go of my cleaning lady.
Everything Is On Fire. Now What?
The fear of the unknown and unseen. More importantly, the fear of the unlikely. Anxiety. From our most primitive state, fear was what kept our ancestors alive. Now we’re here, doomscrolling our way through the 21st century and anxiety has evolved from sabertooth tigers to finances and thinking too long at night about that interaction you had last week with the stranger at the store and they probably thought you were mean or weird or something…
Why Apologizing Is So Hard - And How to Do It Better
Saying “I’m sorry” is really fucking hard.
Not getting defensive when someone points out how you hurt them? Also really fucking hard.
Because it’s not just about the moment - it hits something deeper. It pokes at your identity. Your intentions. The version of yourself you believe you are.
How to Have the Hard Conversations (Instead of Venting to Everyone BUT the Person You Need to Talk To)
Why is it so hard to have adult conversations?
Why do we twist ourselves into emotional pretzels, swallow our truth, and worry more about protecting someone else’s feelings than honoring our own?
And yes! Why are we so damn afraid to speak up, even when the conversation could strengthen the relationship, reveal the truth of the connection, or finally give us some peace?
The Silent Pressure Building: Why So Many Moms Feel Holiday Anxiety Before December Even Starts
Most people think holiday stress starts sometime around mid-December, when the calendar fills up and the wrapping paper comes out.
But moms? Puh-lease.
We feel it long before that.
Often before we even realize what’s happening.
There’s a quiet ticking that kicks on right after Halloween — a mental countdown that starts even if we’re still eating leftover candy and pretending we’re not hearing “Jingle Bells” in the grocery store. It’s subtle, almost invisible from the outside, but it’s powerful.
Resilience Isn’t About Moving On, It’s About Moving Forward
Loss can be like a powerful tornado that wrecks everything you once knew. When it hits you, you hold on to something as tight as you can, and you manage to survive the violent gusts of wind that come and go. You wonder if you will survive this. You worry about your loved ones, and wonder if they will survive it. You hold your children tightly. You are in survival mode, just going through the motions.
Resilience in the Messy Middle of Motherhood: Why Asking for Help Is the Ultimate Superpower
I immediately think how moms are the most resilient people to exist in the world. If you are looking to hire a crew of people you know will get the job done, look no further than your local playgrounds and splashpads, for there you will find an entire group of Wonder Women.
Anxiety is Grief’s Unwelcome Companion
Death reminds us of the finality of life. We normally push that bitter awareness out of our conscious mind. Most people don’t think about death until it walks in, uninvited, to remind us that everything that matters to us will eventually go away. It doesn’t mean you didn’t know people die. It just means that up to this point, you weren’t expecting it to happen to you.
Boundaries and Grief: Listening to Yourself While Grieving
When you're grieving, your body and mind are working overtime to adjust to the reality of your loss. It’s completely normal to feel exhausted and need more sleep than usual. This is your nervous system doing the hard work of trying to protect and heal you.
When Grief Feels Overwhelming: Coping with Stress After Loss
Grief can feel overwhelming. Your mind, body and emotions are working overtime to adjust to a reality you didn’t choose. Sleep may be disrupted, simple tasks can feel exhausting and irritability often surfaces. You may even feel unfamiliar to yourself in this season of grieving.