Inner Work

  • The Detour – Chapter 5

    It’s a gorgeous day in Ithaca, NY. I arrive early at Taughannock Falls State Park, the first stop on my waterfall itinerary. The parking lot is empty. For now, it’s just me and the morning. Perfect. I step out, the… Continue reading

    The Detour – Chapter 5
  • The Detour – Chapter 3

    We call ourselves The Healing Collective, though for now, it’s a small planning committee of us three: Jeff, Lesley, and me. It was Jeff’s idea. He believes divorce doesn’t have to be all tears and grief. Maybe we can laugh,… Continue reading

    The Detour – Chapter 3
  • The Detour – Chapter 2

    The next day, Jeff sends a group text, full of encouragement and that earnest energy he’s known for. One by one, everyone chimes in. I even spot Donna’s number among the contacts, which makes me grin. Of course, I can’t… Continue reading

    The Detour – Chapter 2
  • The Detour – Chapter 1

    The last Divorce Recovery class is ending when Jeff suggests a group hangout. “Something light to end on,” he says, his voice booming with a confidence that fills the room. Cody, our facilitator, smiles and vouches for him. I watch… Continue reading

    The Detour – Chapter 1
  • The Setbacks

    “Know your wounds, see your patterns, learn your lessons.” ~ Lisa Malabanan Continue reading

    The Setbacks