For 7 year-olds, verbally communicating how they feel can be challenging.

Anything that seems negative can be turned into something positive.

People enjoyed seeing her, because her smile would brighten up their day.

Sometimes our parents don’t know how to express their thoughts verbally, so they find other ways to communicate.

Mom often had to reminded me that my dad was the type to show his love through his actions, rather than saying the words “I love you.”

I was impressionable and I wanted to believe that people had my best interest.

“We grieve over the loss of something, such as the loss of control or safety.” - Dr. Ajita Robinson

So, I guess I’m not a COVID-immune mutant.

It’s a conversation starter that leads to a dead end.

If you initiate the conversation, how do you want the other person to receive your message?

Assume good intentions from me, before thinking the worst of me?

What kind of people are raising your child’s friends?

It’s a very powerful, emotionally intense, genuinely heartfelt experience between father and son.

My irresponsibility directly affected an accomplishment Ash was striving for.

Found this email from 2014, when Ash was 4. Why was I even concerned about this?

No matter the time of night, my little ninja is on FULL BLAST.