A curious look at the harder parts of being human
Essays on emotional growth, relationships, repair, grief,
identity, and the complicated work of being human.
Why "You Suck Right Now" Isn't the Whole Story
There's a moment most of us know: someone we love does the thing again, and something in us goes flat and certain — you suck right now. Underneath that verdict is usually something quieter: an unmet need we haven't said out loud. Here's how to move from reactive blame to what's actually true.
Why Real Relationships Require Repair
Conflict and rupture are not signs of failure—they are bumps on the road to real relating. When someone hurts us, or when we misunderstand one another,

