Some losses reopen other losses you thought you had already learned to carry. A few days ago, I lost my dog. For privacy, I’ll call her Maggie here. She had been part of my life for many years, but when she entered it mattered almost as much as the years that followed. She came into... Continue Reading →
When School Stopped Being a Safe, Neutral Place
Here’s a strong excerpt that fits the article well: What happens when a place that should remain neutral becomes part of a high-conflict family dynamic? Looking back at events I documented while my daughter was in elementary school, I explore blurred boundaries, school involvement, manipulation, triangulation, and what I understand differently now about protecting children from adult conflict.