How Can I Navigate Other People’s Demands With My Dying Spouse?
Dear Meli, My wife of many years is in the end stages of cancer. Although it is hard, both of us are accepting the process and it is actually beautiful in some ways. The hard part is with our friends and acquaintances. We are part of a large spiritual community and...
How Do I Get Over Unrequited Love?
Dear Meli, A few years ago, I got out of a toxic marriage. I am so grateful that I had the courage to leave. It took a lot to remove myself from the whole situation, but I did it, and I’ve grown a lot since then. Which brings me to my current dilemma. I’m...
How Can I Embrace the Aging Process?
Dear Meli, I’m getting older. This should make me happy, right? I’m healthy. I have a great marriage. I have a wonderful relationship with my grown children. But I find myself looking at my aging body with despair. I know that I’ve absorbed societal...
Turns Out, Nonviolent Protests Are Actually Incredibly Effective
I love love. I love peace. I want to see peace and love thrive in every area of life, including the political arena. But still. I’ve had my doubts. Sure, it feels good to be in a crowd of like-minded individuals, all standing for peace and love and justice. It feels...
Are You Listening for the SSH?
There’s a phenomenon I’ve been aware of for years now, but haven’t talked about with anyone other than Melissa. I figured it was time to put it out to the readers of this blog and see if any of y’all have this happen. Does any of this sound familiar? You have...