“The Guilt of Going” Part 2 of 3 Every morning, I kiss everyone goodbye and walk out the door to a job that pays our bills. And every morning, I carry a weight that nobody talks about: the guilt of being the one who gets to leave. I know how…
The Weight of Being Invisible
“I Thought They Had It Easier” Part 1 of 3 I used to believe that the people who didn’t go into an office every day—who stayed home, who “had more time,” who weren’t hustling to climb ladders—had it easier. That belief didn’t come from a place of malice. It came…
Hindsight² Amplified: The Power of Reflection in Partnership
Hindsight² Formula: Hindsight² = Reflection × (Lesson Learned + Growth Applied) Partnerships don’t thrive by accident; they grow through shared experiences, mutual understanding, and the wisdom that comes with time and reflection. Whether you’re the Navigator, steering the partnership toward its goals, or the Anchor, providing emotional stability and nurturing…
Anchoring Through the Storm: From Invisible Labor to Unbreakable Strength
Part 3 of 3 Some Days Feel Too Heavy, Don’t They? The weight isn’t always visible—it rarely is. Between the toddler’s growing pile of laundry, the meal planning, comforting a friend on the phone, and keeping track of everyone’s chaotic schedules, the list keeps growing. It’s a quiet kind of…
Anchored Against the Odds: E’s Journey from ‘Never’ to Now
I used to be confident in my list of “never’s.” Part 2 of 3 Never have kids. Never get tied down. Never allow chaos to dictate my life. That was me—strong-willed, self-assured, and happily on a path that avoided anything resembling unpredictability. But life? It has a remarkable way of…
Anchoring Through Chaos: M’s Unfiltered Awakening
(Contributed by M and shared with my wholehearted permission as an example of authentic SAHM life) Part 1 of 3 I never imagined that being a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) would leave me gasping for air some days, yet here I am. I used to think the SAHM life wasn’t for…