The Winning Hand

Some fall into the role of the dependable one without ever choosing it. It’s a blessing, and it has a cost nobody sees.

One Bad Apple

A neglected yard next door, weeds creeping over the fence, and an old question. Can one bad apple really spoil the whole bunch?

Dipping My Toe in the Water

When I’ve felt tension after a conversation, I’ve sometimes tried a softened re-entry instead of naming it directly. Recently, being on the receiving end of that strategy made me pause and reconsider my own patterns.