Choosing Myself Again (Even in the Middle of the Storm)

Resilient Living #3 February 26, 2026 It’s been a little over a month since my last blog—the one where I talked about Alex, signs, angels, grief, gratitude, and somehow surviving another earth-shifting loss with Mike. I ended that post feeling steady, present, grounded… or as grounded as someone can be when life is still swinging.Continue reading “Choosing Myself Again (Even in the Middle of the Storm)”

Resilient Living: When Life Kicks You Down Again (and Again)

Resilient Living #2 – January 22, 2026 I wrote my last post on November 30, 2025. I was proud of it. I felt strong. Peaceful, even. I talked about protecting my energy, setting boundaries, breathing through the heavy rooms. I hit publish and went to bed feeling like I’d finally found my footing after almostContinue reading “Resilient Living: When Life Kicks You Down Again (and Again)”

Leading with Empathy: How Grief Taught Me to See the Whole Person

Work Life Wisdom #1 Five years after Alex left us, I’m still COO of six companies, Mimi to two wild grandsons, and the one who feeds nine chickens in the evenings. Three years sober. Two years off Klonopin. I sleep most nights now. But grief doesn’t clock out. It shows up in my car betweenContinue reading “Leading with Empathy: How Grief Taught Me to See the Whole Person”