The Middle Path ~ Voices of the Collective
Anxiety is Grief’s Unwelcome Companion
Death reminds us of the finality of life. We normally push that bitter awareness out of our conscious mind. Most people don’t think about death until it walks in, uninvited, to remind us that everything that matters to us will eventually go away. It doesn’t mean you didn’t know people die. It just means that up to this point, you weren’t expecting it to happen to you.
Boundaries and Grief: Listening to Yourself While Grieving
When you're grieving, your body and mind are working overtime to adjust to the reality of your loss. It’s completely normal to feel exhausted and need more sleep than usual. This is your nervous system doing the hard work of trying to protect and heal you.
When Grief Feels Overwhelming: Coping with Stress After Loss
Grief can feel overwhelming. Your mind, body and emotions are working overtime to adjust to a reality you didn’t choose. Sleep may be disrupted, simple tasks can feel exhausting and irritability often surfaces. You may even feel unfamiliar to yourself in this season of grieving.
Life After Baby: Coping With Postpartum Stress and Identity Shifts
It goes without saying being a new mom is stressful at times. Before the baby comes, you often have many conversations with people about the new parent exhaustion, the late nights, and the never ending feedings, but It seems a lot of parents aren’t talking about the stress of the transition from your old life to the new one.
Hospital Bag Must-Haves for Real-Life Mamas
You’re nearing the endzone of pregnancy and it’s starting to get real!
The reality of a new human being in your life is setting in,and a mixed bag of emotions is washing over you: pure excitement to meet your little one, maybe some fear about the experience of new parenthood and most likely some exhaustion and frustration about being ready to have your body back.
The Invisible Workload: A Beach Scene I Can’t Shake
I sat there quietly, pretending to read while sipping my iced drink, but I was watching her.
The mom. Doing all the things.Watching her hit me harder than expected. Because how many moms are just like her?
How to Not Lose Your Sh*t This Summer (‘Cuz the Kids Are Always Home!)
Summer is just around the corner. The kids will be home all the time, snacks will be vanishing like magic tricks, and you can already hear "Mom!" echoed every 3.2 seconds…but who’s counting?!
Tips for a Summer with Your Teen That’s More Connection, Less Conflict
Summer doesn’t have to turn into a power struggle. It can actually be a great time to reset, reconnect, and make memories with your teen—even if they act like they’d rather do anything but hang out with you (they secretly still want that connection… just on their terms).
Beyond the Chore Chart: Navigating Neurodivergence, Emotional Needs, and Deeper Connection in Relationships
When you're in a relationship with a neurodivergent partner—someone with ADHD, autism, sensory processing differences, or another form of neurodivergence—these dynamics can become even more layered. What looks like avoidance or lack of effort on the surface might actually be executive functioning struggles, emotional regulation challenges, or sensory overwhelm. And what looks like nagging or micro-managing from the other partner might be an attempt to feel less alone or unsupported.
“I Want to Help… But My Brain’s on Fire”: ADHD, Relationships and Pulling Your Weight Without Burning Out
There’s no sugarcoating it—your brain is basically a browser with 172 tabs open, and at least four of them are playing music. You’re thinking about the thing you forgot at the grocery store, that text you didn’t respond to three days ago, the new thing you’re super into this week, and oh look—a squirrel.