I kicked off 2019 with a declaration that it would be the Year of Joy, and in doing so (of course) I ushered in a series of tests and resistance to it. Despite profound depression, anxiety and loss, I’d still consider my Year of Joy a success. It taught me how to actively seek out…
When Unconditional Love Requires Conditions
Let’s talk about the toxic relationships in our lives. We’ve all got them, but “toxic” is subjective and varies from one relationship to the next. It can be someone who literally puts lives at risk, or it can be your passive aggressive coworker. I’ve watched three generations of my family cycle through the effects of…
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Hi, My Name is Chel, and I Cry in Spin Class
After years of avoiding spinning and any other overpriced, trendy fitness classes that popped up, an opportunity arose for me to give it a try. It was somewhat of a team-building exercise for Detroit Moms Blog contributors and was on the house, so I had nothing to lose. It’s pretty well-documented that I’m no athlete,…
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After Divorce: Are You Happy Now?
On the day my divorce was finalized, a well-meaning friend asked, “How happy are you right now?!” He knew I had been living a nightmare for the last eight months and imagined the sense of relief I must have felt upon receiving the news. But I got out of the relationship while I still loved…
