The Invisible Weight of Dual Roles in Grief

The Invisible Weight of Dual Roles in Grief

Tying Dad’s Shoes and Becoming Power of Attorney and Healthcare Proxy The moment took her by surprise. Sarah crouched before her aging father, steadying hands that had grown unsteady with time. She tied her father’s shoes. Her father, now frail and distant due...
Living is My Legacy

Living is My Legacy

What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die with grace? Last week I watched Alua Arthur’s EndWell talk from 2019.  In 14 minutes, she asked this question and articulated the unidentified thoughts and feelings swirling with...
Who are Your Trees?

Who are Your Trees?

How the Redwoods taught me to receive support In May of 2023, Joe and I found ourselves standing beneath the towering giants of one of Northern California’s smaller redwood forests. Most larger parks were still closed, recovering from the dual blows of forest fires...