My mom has always called us kids headstrong and stubborn. It fit all of us. Especially me. We drove her crazy. Well you know what? When you have a Traumatic...
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The other day I mentioned that I wanted to write something about how I always feel inspired by the Fall. My son rolled his eyes and gagged. Repeatedly. He whined...
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I think we all grew up with some kind of monster under the bed. You know -- the ones that frightened you into terrifying thoughts and sleepless nights. This story...
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Get it …? I’m actually out and standing. For the first time in almost 9 years, I’m standing. I’m standing! Can you imagine the joy of standing after having leg...
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I have a confession to make: I'm a bit of a word nerd. Huge. Monstrous. GARGANTUAN! Words have always fascinated me. They are the building blocks of our communication and our...
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COVID has been tough on everyone. No matter who we are or what kinds of roles we play in our families, in our communities and in our workplaces, we have...
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Look at this picture. I'm scarred for life. Seriously. And with more than just this one. I have another large scar on my stomach. And another all the way around...
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We want OurMonsters to be about so much more than just our monsters. We want them to be about your monsters as well. There are so many different battles that...
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As I sat in the waiting room two days ago, and noticed that it felt oddly familiar and comfortable, I assumed that was what I would write my next blog...
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Nutcracker. No, not the toy soldier or the ballet. However, it is quite a bit like the little toy soldier who squeezes a nut until it breaks. Nutcracker Syndrome got...
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