Category Category: Life Transitions & Stress

Agreeing on Big Life Decisions Without Losing Each Other

It’s not just about the house. Or the new job.Or going back to school.Or moving closer to (or further from) family. It’s about what those things mean. Underneath every big life transition is a layer of hope, fear, and identity… Continue Reading →

When the Nest Empties: Navigating Grief, Growth, and a New Kind of Connection

They had prepared for it on paper—college applications, tuition payments, dorm shopping lists. What they hadn’t prepared for was the silence. After 18+ years of parenting, driving, planning, correcting, and caregiving, their home was quiet.The kitchen didn’t need restocking.No one… Continue Reading →

More Than Just Monday Blues: Why Coworker Tension Hits So Hard

You tell yourself it’s just work—but it doesn’t feel that way. The tension starts before you even log in.You feel your shoulders tighten when a particular name shows up in your inbox.You rehearse conversations in your head, second-guess your tone,… Continue Reading →

Perimenopause, Anxiety, and the Challenge of Staying Connected

You’re not imagining it.Your thoughts are fuzzier.Your patience is thinner.Your body feels unfamiliar—like someone quietly swapped out the version of you that used to feel sharp, steady, and energized. And it’s not just happening in your body.It’s showing up in… Continue Reading →