Had you told me two days earlier that this would have been Christmas, I would have screamed in worried agony. I would have called it a failure and seen my biggest fear become a reality.
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean.
Tag: bad moods
Going Through Some Stuff
You’re here, but your thoughts are a million miles away. One day, you’ll be up to talk about what that is. But that day is not today.
It’s Alright. It’s O.K.
Sure, there were times that I was wrong. It wasn’t every time, though.
The Voices In My Head
They can influence you, steer you, and try to mold you into what direction they want you to take. Ultimately, though, the destination you reach is yours alone.
For Those Facing A Depressing Holiday Season
It’s the type of thing that most of us might be afraid to talk about – myself included. So let’s talk about it.
How We Talk To Ourselves
When I have an internal dialogue, I can be pretty brutal.
Ghosts of Christmas Past
They’re looking down on me with a smile or making my ears ring from afar.
The Worst Of Me
Although rarely talked about, it’s one of the strangest parts of parenting.
I Have Issues
Our minds are littered with thoughts that begin with “when I was a kid…”
…As Much As They Need Me
Some of my lowest points from the past few years are softened by their links to some great memories with my children.
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