September 2025

Have you ever sat with a client, listened to their story, and caught yourself saying, “I know” or “I understand”—when in truth, you couldn’t possibly understand because you have not lived it? Maybe you’ve thought: “I know nothing about that experience.” Or, “I cannot imagine living through that.”  Or even, “Wow, I really don’t get […]

As a parent of my severely handicapped son, I was constantly in the role of decision-maker and caregiver. I had to help him in nearly every way. And yet, I also had to learn to take in the nourishment he offered me. When I forgot to expect and take in what he offered me, I