The reader finishes her personal essay on the theme of “family”, voice tinged with emotion. She looks up from her paper to see a group of us looking back at her, our eyes full of compassion and support. No judgement. Just a brief silence. Then someone offers: “I see me in that little girl you…
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Resilience Is Part of Your Story: Remembering What You’ve Overcome
“No matter what happens today, I can handle it.” This is one of podcaster Mel Robbins’ 8 Things to Tell Yourself Every Morning. But do you believe it? When you’re in the middle of a stressful situation, perhaps overwhelming feelings creep in and whisper, “You’re not up to this challenge.” I believe you can handle…
Memoir Isn’t the Only Option: What Guided Life Story Writing Offers Instead
Ever considered writing a memoir? We’ve all got life stories to tell, and they deserve to be shared—if not with the world, then at least with the people closest to us. But maybe you think it would be too time-consuming to write your memoir. I mean, sitting down and tapping out a manuscript for a…
Shaping the Story that Shaped You
What life story coaching taught me about narrative, reflection, and the quiet power of telling our truths. Is there a story about your life that you’ve felt compelled to share—but for whatever reason, it’s stayed locked inside your head? Are there idea dribs and drabs scattered across journals or Google Docs, fragments that feel meaningful…
To Christine, With Love
Some stories don’t reveal their meaning until much later. This story begins with a phone call and news I wasn’t ready to hear and took years to unfold, eventually setting the stage for a professional turning point I could not have imagined. The news: my Aunt Christine, youngest sister to my mother (and my beloved…