There are some things I have struggled to write about because writing them makes them feel more real. My brother’s illness is one of them. He has been dealing with a brain tumor for years. Even writing that sentence feels strangely inadequate because a sentence makes it sound contained. Like something happened, we dealt with it, and then life continued.…
Getting laid off felt like being tossed off a moving train. One minute, I was on it. I had a job, a routine, people I talked to every week, work I knew how to do, and some idea of where my career was going. Then suddenly, I wasn’t. And the train kept moving. I think that’s one of the strangest…
Okay, so I’ve already shared how much I dreaded the idea of this September work trip. But if I’m being fair, there are also things I am looking forward to. Sometimes you have to dig for the silver linings—and I found a few. 1. Dusting off my work outfits. Since I work remotely, my professional wardrobe hasn’t seen daylight in…
When I first learned about my work trip in September, my immediate reaction was: I don’t want to go. Postpartum life has been exhausting. I’m running on very little sleep, still adjusting, and honestly haven’t felt like myself. The thought of planning a solo trip—without my husband, who usually travels with me—felt overwhelming. On top of that, I’m still carrying a…
Pregnancy Round Two: My Rules, My Sanity Second time around, I wasn’t here to suffer unnecessarily. I had learned my lessons, set my boundaries, and honestly—it was glorious. Here’s what I did differently: 1. Appointments on my schedule.I made all my prenatal visits either on the same day of the week or early in the morning. That way, my manager knew when…
