Hearing Out Life Drama  Blog

Part 2 of a 2-part series on speaking up for yourself and the people you love

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It started with a hospital tray.

My ex-husband has a rare genetic condition called MCAD. His b...

Part 1 of a 2-part series on speaking up for yourself and the people you love

Self-advocacy isn’t always loud. It isn’t always polished. And it isn’t always easy.
But in a world where it’s all too common to shrink yourself to avoid conflict, learning...

We were crawling up the mountain pass in a snowstorm, chains rattling in the trunk and nerves rattling in my chest. The trip wasn’t optional—we had a medical appointment in San Francisco that couldn’t wait. My hands were freezing, and the gloves I br...

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When I served as a pastor, I had an expectation: before officiating a wedding, the couple had to meet with me three times.

It’s a common expectation in many churches, but fo...

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When my kids were little, they had so much to say—stories pouring out before I’d even had a chance to make my coffee.

From sharing their big dreams about the houses they wan...

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My daughter and I were talking recently about possible blog topics when she said something that caught my attention.

“Honestly, Mom, I think a lot of young adults are trying...