Journey Work

REFLECTIONS

  • Uphill

    I’m not one for fairy tales. At least not the kind where love magically fixes everything, wounds disappear, and two people ride off into the sunset because destiny said so.… Read more

  • Context

    There are two kinds of conversations you have over drinks with friends. The first kind is easy. You catch up on work, the kids, vacations, the latest neighborhood gossip, and… Read more

  • RICH

    In about a month, the kids and I will celebrate one year in our home. Even typing that feels surreal. There was a season when owning this house didn’t seem… Read more

  • WEIGHT

    I don’t think he ever intended to hurt me. In fact, I think that made it even harder. When people hear about the end of a relationship, they usually assume… Read more

  • layers

    One of my favorite sayings has become: “You get to choose who you want to be… and then be it.” For me, that choice has always been simple. Lead with… Read more

  • Cinderella

    I walked off the stage. The one. The stage that has lived on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. The applause came. People hugged me. The… Read more

  • The Break

    The hardest thing about being in a relationship is accepting when it’s in transition. Not when it’s obviously broken. Not when there’s betrayal, cruelty, or a clear ending. The hardest… Read more

  • Needle

    “I’m afraid you’re looking for a needle in a haystack, miss.” Said yet another guy at yet another hardware store. In my head, I immediately responded: “Fine. Then I’ll just… Read more

  • Liar

    I was listening to a friend describe what matters most to her in relationships, leadership, and the work she does in the world. For her, it was integrity and character.… Read more

  • Trust

    One of the most important lessons I’ve learned about relationships is that love and trust are not the same thing. Most people hear my story and become confused by that.… Read more