Inspirational

This is the behind the scenes of law enforcement that nobody knows about. You see a jerk writing a ticket or serving warrants. But that’s not it.

These girlfriends remind you that if you only have one really good friend in life you’re lucky.

In 2016, two strangers shared a meal that changed the trajectory of their Thanksgiving plans for every year to come.

"To the moms and mothers-in-law who say, 'come over,' and bring the kids, and bring the laundry and bring your appetite. To the moms and mothers-in-law who say, 'yes,' when you ask them to your place to watch the kids, help fold clothes or to cook dinner for you and your family on an overpacked day."

"So, get ready to answer your freakin’ door, and you better not be wearing anything other than leggings, a messy pony, yesterday’s make-up, compassion and grace."

Yes, running headlong into heartbreak is running directly into vulnerability. It involves uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure. But, as Brené Brown reminds us, vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. 

I stared at the railing upstairs, picking out the spot to hang from. I knew this was not normal, but it became my new normal.

"I belong to me, before I belong to anyone else. One of the things I struggled most with in recovery is creating a sense of...