On Doing the Work
- October 25, 2021
- by
- Rachel
As a capitalist society, we talk a lot about work. Productivity. Putting in the time. No one eating without working. As a neurotic society,...
Speaking of Trauma and BMWs
- September 14, 2021
- by
- Rachel
“You’re a BMW,” she said. “You’re sexy, but you’re expensive, and you break down a lot.”
I stood frozen to the spot as the words...
Sacred Sundays
- August 31, 2021
- by
- Rachel
Sunday mornings are a trigger for me in a huge way. Being raised in a family where church was the dominating priority meant...
Leaking Trauma
- August 24, 2021
- by
- Rachel
This is a hard one.
Several years ago, my brother bought a home with an unfinished basement. To his disgust, he soon found that...
Mindful Coparenting
- July 24, 2021
- by
- Rachel
Parents all know that parenting is complicated. Co-parenting takes it to a whole different level. At its most basic, co-parenting is sharing parenting responsibilities...
Being a Mindful Parent With a Side of Trauma
- July 17, 2021
- by
- mindfulmommy
A tiny being was born into my life right when my days were filled with the oppressive business of death. In the hospital room,...
