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.
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean.
Tag: mental health
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.
Judged, But Still Standing
Even if I convince them of the truth today, they’ll just believe another lie tomorrow.
You Can’t Change Anyone But Yourself
I may have enlightenment, but that’s a very different thing than having control.
New Me, Old Me, Both Me
OK. Great. Now I have to fight this guy and the ice cream is going to melt.
Inner Peace, Outer Turmoil
Zen’s great. But sometimes it’s OK to be like, “What the…?!”
I Didn’t Think I’d Live This Long
In my head, I was forever 21 and reaching middle age just didn’t seem to fit with my persona.
How We Talk To Ourselves
When I have an internal dialogue, I can be pretty brutal.
Click, Click, Boom
If you can’t be at peace, at least be a story.
Empty, Tired, and Sick To My Stomach
His death doesn’t feel like part of some lesson. It just feels unfair.
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