Author: Alex

Father’s Day From an Adoptee’s Perspective

Father’s Day From an Adoptee’s Perspective

  I’ll never forget the day I found my birth father’s name. I sat, stunned, staring at the letters, putting..

#ShowMeYourBrave: Weighty Matters

#ShowMeYourBrave: Weighty Matters

I admit that just reading this story gives me knots in my stomach. The idea of sharing this info? Well,..

Ten Minute Chicken Taquitos

Ten Minute Chicken Taquitos

So last night, I stared into the fridge wondering how to throw together the rotisserie chicken I purchased two days..

Comfort in Human Connection: A True Story

Comfort in Human Connection: A True Story

“I’m going to have to speak to the mailman”, he said, breaking the stiff silence. The woman sitting at the..

#ShowMeYourBrave: Her Courage is a Gift to Us All

#ShowMeYourBrave: Her Courage is a Gift to Us All

  This next story comes from someone I look up to, and respect so, so very much. Louise Gleeson is one..

Dear Dance Parents

Dear Dance Parents

Dear Dance Parents, You get a bad rap. You’ve been stereotyped and mocked, and whispered about behind your backs. Reality..

#ShowMeYourBrave: Escaping Domestic Violence

#ShowMeYourBrave: Escaping Domestic Violence

  We always think it’ll never be us, don’t we? We’re sure we’d walk out, we’d protect ourselves. Suddenly, we’re..

Anxiety’s Unfair Advantage

Anxiety’s Unfair Advantage

  It’s hot, but I shiver. My hands are clammy and cold, vibrating like I’ve had too much caffeine. (I..

#ShowMeYourBrave: Homeschooling. Nuff said.

#ShowMeYourBrave: Homeschooling. Nuff said.

  Hooooboy. Kids, amiright? Being a parent is the most challenging thing I’ve ever done, and if they’d told me..

Quality Family Time at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Quality Family Time at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra

  Remember recently I told you we were going to see Peter and the Wolf at the TSO? Well, as..