My mom just passed away. Although she was 93, lived a good life, and died in her sleep, it still hurts. This personal reflection explores the unexpected waves of sadness that hit, and the natural rhythm of life and death.

In this post I answer two tough questions from readers about forgiveness and setting boundaries. What questions do you have about forgiving others or being forgiven?

Hurt people, hurt people. And shamed people, shame people… especially their children. But it’s possible to parent without shame. The first step in shame free parenting is to identify your own shame.