Dare to Dream
My daughter dreams big. She dreams not only of getting tickets to a Taylor Swift concert, but actually meeting the superstar and hanging out making cookies with her. She dreams of travelling abroad
May 11, 2024
Love, Hugs, and Chocolate Chip Cookies
I recently messaged someone who is going through an extremely difficult time and said that things like love, hugs, and chocolate chip cookies are what we can hang onto as a reminder that
January 28, 2024
Word of 2024
My word for 2023 was honour. If you would like to read my blog about it click here: https://www.healinginakayak.com/uncategorized/word-of-2023/ How did this turn out for me? I would say fantastically well! Looking back
December 31, 2023
The Real Christmas is Finally Here
It was the beginning of December and we were in the car with the radio playing. A Christmas song came on and my daughter said, “Mommy change the station!” When I asked why
December 15, 2023
My Kids Have Boundaries! Insert Parental Fist Pump Here
A couple of weeks ago my kids got their report cards. They are both excelling in elementary school and always have. For a lot of parents this would be a moment of parental
December 1, 2023
Show Me the Money
I have been debating recently whether to call my brother and ask him directly if he is planning on keeping all of my parents’ estate. I have been hesitating, partly because I’m not
November 5, 2023
Another Bag to Shoulder
I am currently reading a book by an author I greatly admire. This person’s writing always moves me and often brings me to tears. The new release is the author’s own story of
September 24, 2023
Happy Sepaversary to Me!
Today is my first sepaversary. One year ago today I plucked up my courage to have the conversation that would end a 23 year relationship involving two young children and a shared home.
August 4, 2023
Walking Away
It has been almost a year since I left my 23-year relationship. Up until now it’s been a bit of a whirlwind. Getting through all those firsts can be challenging, and trying to
July 16, 2023
For the Love of…….Glioblastoma
This is the story of the loss of my dear friend and business partner to glioblastoma (a type of brain tumour) in 2016. I recently met someone who raises funds for those supporting
June 24, 2023
Dollars but no Sense
Content Warning: Sexual Abuse I open the mailbox to find a notice that I have to go get something at the post office. Hmmm, what the heck did I order? I don’t remember
June 2, 2023
Yes, I’m Staying Home
Today is my mother’s funeral and I am here at home in a different city. This is the right decision for me. Some might not agree, but this is the kindest thing I
May 6, 2023