Published in Being Known·PinnedMember-onlyLove Is Not the Secret to a Happy MarriageHere’s what will actually make it work — All of us have been duped. We grew up on love songs, fairy tales, and Lifetime movies that told us that “Love conquers all.” It’s B.S. Don’t get me wrong. Love is fantastic. It’s a high that I wish could last forever — better than any drug you could take…Marriage5 min readMarriage5 min read
Published in Being Known·PinnedMember-onlyMy World Crumbled and Then I Rebuilt it Better Than I Could ImagineI didn’t realize how much better until it happened. — You never know the day your world is going to start crumbling. You wake up, just like any other day, and start going about your business. And then a moment happens. Maybe it’s a phone call, or a knock on the door or a news alert or the sound of…Life Lessons4 min readLife Lessons4 min read
Published in Being Known·PinnedMember-onlyHow I Survived Death, Disability and DivorceGrowing in courage through grief and struggle — Often it’s hard to keep in mind that there’s light at the end of the tunnel. …Caregiving5 min readCaregiving5 min read
Published in Being Known·PinnedHow My Marriage Survived Multiple SclerosisYou can either fight the tide or ride the wave — Let’s agree that marriage isn’t easy. It’s a lesson in compromise, trust, patience, and perseverance. I’m not sure if most people really consider their marriage vows — in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer. My marriage to my second husband tested this to its limits. I met…Multiple Sclerosis7 min readMultiple Sclerosis7 min read
Published in Being Known·Aug 18, 2022Member-onlyWe Were Told to Be Superwoman and Now It’s Killing UsIt’s time for midlife women to prioritize themselves. — Women in midlife were sold a bunch of bullsh*t about being super woman — doing it all and having it all. It’s why so many are on anti-anxiety meds and miserable. Our younger sisters know better. They don’t want to work like crazy and please everyone else. One of my…Midlife Women3 min readMidlife Women3 min read
Published in Being Known·Jul 1, 2022Member-onlyHere’s How to Deal With Resentment of Being a CaregiverBe honest, you know you feel it — It’s not easy to let go of resentment. It’s something I need to work on every day. My resentment is around being a caregiver for my husband and son. I resent that there’s no end in sight for my role as a caregiver. I resent that my husband’s Progressive MS…Caregivers4 min readCaregivers4 min read
Published in Being Known·May 24, 2022Member-onlyHow to Deal With Toxic PeopleYou are ultimately in control, you just forgot it — I’ll admit it, if I know I’m right about a certain topic I’ll defend it forever. But lately, as I’ve entered midlife, I’m asking myself more and more… why? Why do I really care if someone agrees with me? Is proving my point worth the stress and anger that it…Self Care5 min readSelf Care5 min read
Published in Crow’s Feet·May 15, 2022Member-onlyIt’s Time For Women to Reclaim the Definition of BeautyIt takes an amazing amount of courage to post a photo without makeup. — If you’re like most middle-aged women, when you look at George Clooney or Brad Pitt you don’t think “Ew, they’ve got wrinkles!” You think “Oh my God they’re hot!!” But look at a female celebrity with wrinkles and the first thing we think is “Aren’t they brave!” …Midlife Women3 min readMidlife Women3 min read
Published in Being Known·May 11, 2022Member-onlyPeople Thought it Was ImpossibleI’ve proven them wrong again and again. — This week I headed out to California for a business trip. It’s hard to believe that it was 27 years ago that I lived out there although in truth it’s hard to remember the person I was back then. Before everything happened. California was before I experienced the death of…Law Of Attraction4 min readLaw Of Attraction4 min read
Published in Being Known·May 2, 2022Member-onlyI Cracked Open My Pandora’s Box of Midlife FearsIt’s time to shut it before I’m consumed. — For the past twenty years I’ve kept my head down and focused on working and raising my kids. No different than most moms whose sole mission is to raise happy, strong kids. The fears and sadness usually come once our kids are launched and we pick up our heads and…Caregiver Stress4 min readCaregiver Stress4 min read
