Select Page
Nobody Said It Was Easy.

Nobody Said It Was Easy.

Jan 27, 2019 | Writing

And I quote: “And after fourteen years of foster care, Johnny was getting all As and Bs in school, happily helping around the house, had checking and savings accounts, and looking for his first job – all within just a few months of being adopted into a...
The Opposite of Yelling

The Opposite of Yelling

Jun 10, 2018 | Writing

I was sick this week. Throwing up throughout the night, curled up in fetal position at the base of the toilet, not sure how clean the bath mat is, I do not even care, I will never eat blue cheese in a salad again, SICK. Being sick as an adult is lousy. Being sick as a...
To Johnny, on your 17th Birthday.

To Johnny, on your 17th Birthday.

Dec 10, 2017 | Writing

Dear Johnny, I know this isn’t where you thought you would be at age 17. Still in the foster system, a day pass on your birthday, preparing to be shuffled around again, and then again and again. I know. As a child, you must have thought ahead to 17 and pictured...
I’m Supposed to Be in the Creek

I’m Supposed to Be in the Creek

Jul 16, 2017 | Featured, Writing

Last week, I was in my favorite place in the world with my 15-person family. Every few years, we head to a ranch in the mountains of Colorado. We’ve been going here since I was a little girl, and there is truly no place I would rather be. I told my clients I was...