A collection of essays written from real life — thoughtful, honest, and still unfolding.
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The Power We Carry Casually
The first (and only) time I shot a gun, I cried. Not because of the noise or the recoil—but because I suddenly understood the weight of holding something that could end a life with…
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When You Can’t Change the Decision, Change the Story
I never expected bathroom posters to teach me anything about leadership. But they did—about agency, visibility, and what happens when the system keeps asking for more than it can sustain.
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When a Group Changes Everything
When my husband and I got married in 2015, we were coming off a really sweet season of life and community in college. We had close friends, shared rhythms, and a deep sense of…
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When the Work Doesn’t Get Easier
There’s something about exercise that I don’t hear talked about very often—especially by people who don’t consider themselves athletic. Working out can feel disproportionately hard. And when you look around, it’s easy to assume…
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Letting an Ending Have Its Space
I’m sitting in an empty house—the first home my husband and I bought together. The house I’ve lived in the longest. This place has seen a lot of life. It’s been a safe space…
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A Life Finished Well
This weekend, I said goodbye to my grandfather. Over and over again, my mind has returned to a line from the Bible—words written by the apostle Paul near the end of his life: “I…
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What I Hold Onto While I’m Still Stuck
Growing up, I didn’t spend much time dreaming about becoming a mother. I played with baby dolls as a child, sure—but as a teenager and young adult, my attention was elsewhere. I knew I…
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Learning to Receive Help
This year has been one of growth and introspection. If I’ve learned anything about myself, it’s that I need time—real time—to process before I can put words to what I’m experiencing. Especially in seasons…
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The Work of Community
This week, we celebrated our eighth annual Friendsgiving with the small group we’ve shared life with for years. It felt significant—not just because of the number, but because it marked the last time we’ll…
Growing A to Z 