Society today seems to be in the midst of an ongoing tension between promoting success at all costs and valuing self-care over self-discipline. In other words, the media tells us to work hard, hustle harder, and do whatever it takes to reach the top, regardless of what we may find when we get there… … [Read more...] about Hope, 21, Student
Stephanie, 47, Nurse
Stephanie, 47, Nurse Two and a half years ago my world was shaken to its core. My youngest son died unexpectedly while away at camp. Every parent’s worst nightmare became my living one as each phone call came in telling me of his condition and death. What do you do in that moment? Who do you … [Read more...] about Stephanie, 47, Nurse
Andrea, 30, Mother
Andrea, 30, Mother There is a vase of white tulips sitting on my dining room table. The petals, once folded in, are now open. But the flowers have started to droop, their green leaves curling and browning along the edges. I don’t think they’ll last much longer before I have to throw them away. … [Read more...] about Andrea, 30, Mother
Betrayed, Anonymous
Betrayed My husband chose another woman over me. That’s not easy to say. It isn't easy to endure. It has been a stomach-twisting, tearful, vomit-inducing, insomnia-causing, depressing, heart breaking experience. After more than 20 years of marriage and children, this event has left me … [Read more...] about Betrayed, Anonymous
Andrea, 35, Textile Artist & Designer
Andrea, 35, Textile Artist & Designer Growing up, there was a path set out for me: Work hard at school, do well at the things that have been set before you, go to university, start a career, get married, have kids, keep working hard and continue doing well at the things that have been set … [Read more...] about Andrea, 35, Textile Artist & Designer
Heather, 35, Event Planner
Heather Trites, 35, Event Planner I hear the phrase "forever home" used a lot lately when it comes to buying a house, adopting a child or pet, etc. Over the past couple years, it seems I have been learning in a very real way that we are not there yet. Earth is not our forever home. About two … [Read more...] about Heather, 35, Event Planner
