Her hand reached for mine as I stood in the doorway, partially hidden, and trembling. Tears streamed down my eleven-year-old face. I was completely distraught. Destroyed. I felt as though my feet had rooted to the wooden floors that creaked beneath me. I was immobile. Powerless. Her eyes filled with compassion as she looked at […]
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Moving Forward After Loss
“Wait for me, Mommy!” I looked up, shielding my eyes from the brilliant sun, and searched for the owner of the little voice. In a field of wildflowers, I saw a little girl knee-deep in dew-kissed blossoms. She was wearing a simple sundress belted around the middle. Her golden hair danced playfully in the gentle […]
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An Anchor in the Storm
She was struggling. I could see it. I could hear it. I could feel her desperation. I watched as liquid pain pooled in her eyes, obstructed her vision, and threatened to erupt. She held her breath trying to find her center – her anchor. I reached for her hand and whispered, “I am here. I’ve […]
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People are More Than a Diagnosis
My fingers tightly gripped the charcoal-colored pen as I removed the pale piece of paper from the clipboard. I quickly glanced at both sides to assess just how long this task would take. I hate these forms. I understand the need for records, but it simply is not possible to include a rather involved and […]
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The Agony of Anxiety
As my suntanned foot slowly edged its way to the dusty accelerator, I could feel his body tense. My hands firmly gripped the steering wheel as I began the right-hand turn. I glanced toward the passenger seat, my insides in knots, while trying to maintain a calm outer appearance. There, my adult son, my gentle […]
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