Give Your Suffering Friends Time to Heal
The biggest gift we can give someone who is suffering is just holding space and being there for them.
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You’re Great When Things Don’t Go as Planned & That’s Amazing
All week I’ve looked forward to this, and now it’s cancelled. It’s such a small thing, but I’m far more disappointed than I want to be.
“How Are You Doing?” Hits Differently When You’re Grieving
“How are you doing?” hits differently when you’re grieving.
The Pain Isn’t Going Away, So I Might As Well Put It to Work
The reality is that burnout can take an awfully long time to recover from.
Gracious Polyamorous Relationship Systems Are the Ones That Thrive
I’ve seen amazing relationship systems, where people were happy, things were harmonious — and everyone in them suffered mostly from a kind of “pinch me” syndrome.
We’ve Been With So Many People Over the Years, Just Being Us
I get a little dizzy thinking about it sometimes. And proud of us. For the flexibility, for being kind during those dances even if we sometimes stepped on each other’s toes.
You Gave Me the World & Said It Was No Big Deal
You have no idea how wonderful you are. How much you help. You gave me the world and said it was no big deal.
Long-Term Happiness in Polyamory Is About Choosing the Hard Thing That Helps You Grow
Being successful at polyamory really is about choosing the hard thing that helps you grow.
I Wish I Could Explain What “Chemistry” Even Is
I’ll keep telling people I care about them, even if it sometimes results in a broken heart.
What’s “Obvious” About Us to Other People Is Often Hidden
We should be grateful for those moments when someone finally tells us the “obvious.” Whether it’s complimentary or not.
