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World Mental Health Day: Check In, Show Kindness, Reach Out, and Spread Hope
Every year on October 10, World Mental Health Day allows us to talk openly about something that…
Sometimes God Brings Us Back
Sometimes we think we’re simply going out to dinner. But God has a way of turning ordinary…
I Am
Not long ago, my family and I visited Jamaica. Located in the Caribbean, this country is still…
49, Flip Phones, and Framing History: A Birthday at Old Stone Steakhouse
There’s something about birthdays that makes you stop and appreciate the people, places, and stories that make up your life.…
Teacher Resources for One Road Leads to Another: The Heartfelt Drive
Books are meant to be reread, enjoyed, and even savored. But my family and I would also like…
The 70-Year Echo: A Legacy of Victory Over Death
Sometimes we go looking for one memory and end up finding something we never expected. In…
The Cost of Silence: Why Emotional Health Is Part of Ending Violence
It’s been almost exactly one year since I penned the article, Men Need to Know That…
When the Rush of Summer Fades and the Hush of Fall Begins
There’s a sacred kind of transition that happens when summer starts to loosen its grip. The frantic…
Dolly, I am Still Learning
Ancora Imparo: What Dolly Parton, Family Memories, and an Irish Blessing Taught Me About Growth Seeing…
When The Branch Falls: What Comes After Letting Go
In my last blog post, The Temperature of the Wounded Healer: When the Tree Self-Regulates (And We…
Running on Fumes
We’ve all been there. The alarm goes off, but you already feel exhausted. Your to-do list keeps…
Why Teacher Resources Matter More Than Ever
Teacher resources aren’t just “extras”—they’re what turn a book into a learning experience that sticks. Here’s why they matter, especially…
Happiness in the Small Things
Collect joy today so you can borrow from it tomorrow. Those wise words were shared with…
More Than Just a Story: Launching a Children’s Book That Builds Connection
There’s something special about a children’s book. At first glance, it might look simple—colorful pages, engaging illustrations,…
The View from the Dental Chair: Tornadoes, Tradition, and the “Garys” of the World
There is something inherently vulnerable about sitting in a dental chair. You’re reclined, mouth open, staring…
What America’s 250th Anniversary Means to Me
The Fourth of July celebration has an extra-special twist this year. On July 4, 2026, the…
Silence Is Not Neutral: More Reflections on Truth and Repair
Last week, you may have read my takeaways from the transformational book by Judith L. Herman called…
Beyond the Story: Why Truth and Repair by Judith L. Herman Is the Only Way Forward
Reading is one of my passions, and the books I read help me deepen my relationship with…
Dear Older Me: Use The Good China
Not long ago, I read the most amazing article from Karen Salmansohn called My 90-Year-Old Self Stopped…
Zootopia 2: A Counselor Walks Into a Theater (And Gets Sermoned by a Weasel)
Confession time: I had never seen the original Zootopia. I went into the sequel knowing exactly…
The Weight of the “Sack”: Navigating Enmeshment, Accountability, and Divine Calling
In 1992, I received a letter from my grandmother that serves as a profound example of the…
Dear Younger Me: Why Writing This Letter Matters More Than We Think
In my book, Loved Just As I Am, I included a section at the end of several…
From Repair to Prevention: Rethinking How We Care for Mental Health
“We have spent years treating harm after the fact; our future is dedicated to ensuring the harm…
When Springtime Feels Hard Instead of Hopeful
In my last blog post, I mentioned how the transition from a bleak, cold winter to a…
Why I Wrote One Road Leads to Another: A Mission of Visibility and Voice
Some books are written because they’re planned. This one was written because it wouldn’t leave me…
Spring as a Gentle Reminder: Light, Hope, and the Nervous System
There’s a subtle shift that happens each spring. The light lingers a little longer. The air…
Lines of Communication: Finding My Father’s Legacy in a Hollywood Story
On February 2, 2026, Belmont, North Carolina, slowed to a near standstill. Snow covered the roads, appointments…
It’s Not That Hard to be Kind
Kindness often gets framed as something extraordinary, something reserved for big moments, big gestures, or…
“I Want Nothing From You.” What a Colleague Taught Me About True Support
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I spend a lot of time living in the how-to of mental…
A Moment of Grace in the ER Hallway
Several years ago, I went through an incredibly stressful time in my life, which resulted in a…
