Published inRESONATESSometimes My Name is MomBeing a mom is hard. Being a stepmom is a different kind of hard.May 14, 20243May 14, 20243
A Journey to ParenthoodMy desire to have a family has ebbed and flowed throughout my life.Being homeschooled, I never really saw other parents interacting with…Feb 12, 20231Feb 12, 20231
The Poor Economics and Ethics of Burnout Culture“Burn-out is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.”Jan 3, 2022Jan 3, 2022
Published inInvisible IllnessNo is a Complete SentenceReclaiming my narrative and placing the blame on my rapist is one of the hardest things I have ever done.Sep 15, 20212Sep 15, 20212
My Medications Aren’t Making Me Sick, This is My Better“You take a lot of pills. Are you sure they aren’t making you sick?”Aug 27, 2021Aug 27, 2021
Published inP.S. I Love YouDear Mom, I Hate You. Please Come BackI wish things were different but they aren’t.May 8, 20212May 8, 20212
My Dad Got a Doggy Miracle for ChristmasThere is a website called doesthedogdie.com where you can search books and movies to find the fate of canine companions. While not listed…Dec 24, 20201Dec 24, 20201
Even During a Pandemic, a Job Isn’t Worth Your SanityWe have all been there. Your dream job turns into a nightmare, and you begin to dread the sound of the alarm clock going off in the…Nov 2, 2020Nov 2, 2020
All My Favourite Demonsangst noun: a strong feeling of worry about what you should do, how you should behave, or what will happen in the futureSep 23, 2020Sep 23, 2020
Ban BSL, Not the DogsIn August of 2020, the City of Calgary released a survey asking people to weigh in on their proposed changes to the Responsible Pet…Sep 3, 2020Sep 3, 2020
My Foster Dog Ate My FingerI love dogs. This is not a secret to those who know me or even those who are just meeting me. I grew up with dogs, I’ve adopted dogs…Jun 19, 20201Jun 19, 20201
Published inInvisible IllnessPretty Nails Aren’t Essential, But They Can Be ImportantI’ve always loved nail polish, especially the stuff that comes in bright colours and sparkles. As a little girl, my parents would paint my…Apr 12, 2020Apr 12, 2020
Published inInvisible IllnessYou Need a Depression Buddy“Do you have anyone who actually understands you?”Mar 28, 20201Mar 28, 20201
The Art of Sitting QuietlySometimes I am required to sit quietly and wait. I hate it.Mar 13, 2020Mar 13, 2020
I Forgot That Breakups HurtAt some point, I had decided that my heart was tough and scabby; I was wrong.Feb 25, 2020Feb 25, 2020
Published inInvisible IllnessI Can’t Make it Better, But I Can Make TeaThere is an astonishing amount of therapy to be found in making a cup of tea. The last time that I moved, I was fortunate enough to have a…Feb 8, 2020Feb 8, 2020
I Don’t Need You to Fix It; I Need You to ListenThe hardest part of growing up is realising that not all things can be fixed.Jan 8, 20201Jan 8, 20201
Published inP.S. I Love YouThe Tail of MortAlice often divided her life into two segments; Before Mort and After Mort. If you’d asked her about getting a pet before the spindly…Jan 3, 2020Jan 3, 2020
My Therapist Told Me Not to Make New Years ResolutionsThe end of December brought me to the end of another benefit’s year and the startling realization that I had yet to use any of the benefits…Dec 31, 2019Dec 31, 2019
