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When Difficult Conversations Heal. And When They Don’t

When Difficult Conversations Heal. And When They Don’t

Over the years, I’ve learned that difficult conversations are unavoidable, whether in leadership, families, or life. What is avoidable is th...

Jesus Wept. When Tears Become Strength.

Jesus Wept. When Tears Become Strength.

There’s a softness in me that I used to struggle with. A deep-feeling, heart-wide-open softness that shows up in the form of tears, often at...

Life Lessons From My Husband... Driving While Black

Life Lessons From My Husband... Driving While Black

As a white woman in America, I have struggled to understand prejudice from a black perspective. I did not understand white privilege growing...

We All Need Mothering

We All Need Mothering

As I stand there with my flower, fake smile pasted on my face, a woman comes up to me and says hi. “I’m not a mom!” I practically shout a...