What Happens When We Stop Trying to Win a Difficult…

It’s become a common story: Divided by politics, my father and I grew more and more distant, and after a while we could not talk about much without tension rising between us. He passed before that distance was ever repaired. I did not have the tools in time. I kept wondering why this happened so […]

Set Boundaries With Difficult Parents Using Detachment

Austin threw his hands up. “No matter what I say or do, it’s always the same thing!” he said, voice raised in frustration. We had been talking about his most recent visit with his mother, one he had begun with cautious optimism, hoping that if he explained himself just a little more clearly this time, […]

How to Find Support in Difficult Times

Back in the day when I used to run triathlons, I discovered something powerful that helped me get through in the face of physical challenge. It wasn’t just my training but the encouragement from the spectators and the other racers that helped me find the stamina to keep on going. The energy from those around me gave […]