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Merry Christmas with my 4 kiddos, add-on 2 gf's, and my 2 granddoggos. I have loved being their Mom from day 1 and will always thrive with that. They are all my heart, my joy, and the best version of myself.

This photo memory from one year ago to this day. I put this self care package together for a bereaved mother who is a regular patient of mine. One year ago, she sent me an email late in the evening pleading for me to fit her in as soon as possible, and what I read next crushed me. Her missing daughter was identified by the coroner and had lost her life to deep depression and unalived herself. I cleared my schedule and spent 3 hours with her, preparing my patient for her daughter's funeral. She went into every detail of the search her and her son went through, and then the phone call. This was right after my son's own tragic car accident that killed his best friend. My heart and spirit were already tender and raw, and then this. And here, I held space for her grief and appreciation that I was chosen by her to be a safe space.

Days after, I thought, what could I do to help her more? What is it that softens the grief for a mother suffering from such a loss?

Avery and I were out shopping locally, and I found a beautiful Italian cashmere wrap, and I immediately thought of her. Then, a spark went off, and I knew what I wanted to do. I probably went to 8 or more shops finding different items. I ended up wrapping it in a peachy blush ribbon. The next day, I tried to leave it quietly at her door, but she spotted me. She embraced me with tears, and we just stood there for that moment.

One year later, she still frequently confides in me about her loss and grief and her evolution. Grief is an entity that moves into our emotional house. Sometimes, it's a loud and unruly tenant. Other times, we forget it's even there.

Be the home for the people you adore. 💖

Happy 19th Birthday to my comedy kid who has been testing me as a no-limit soldier since pregnancy. He's a mixed bag of sweet, insightful, Johnny Knoxville daredevil, delivers the absolutely best one-liners, and is with the sleep pattern of a bat in a cave. He was born with the natural ergonomics, agility, and athleticism of a Roman soldier. Don't ask me how my premie grew to be 6'8", some things just are universal mysteries. I love you INFINITY. 💖

Oh hey... guess it's National Son's Day. My 3 boys aren't such small boys anymore. I'm not intimidated at all that they can pick me up and just move me out of the way.

Rhyse, Brendyn, Avery.

Love you, INFINITY. 💖

My girl just turned 20 a few weeks ago. She's intuitive, kind, calm, centered, loving. She is so much more and deserves the Universe.

Happy National Daughter's Day to my heart baby girl. I love you INFINITY.