I'm Not an "It is What it Is" Person...

Dear Human, Happy Last Day of 2025! This isn't the message I was expecting to send today, but I threw out my first draft to give you something a little more raw. Over the last week, my husband and I have been navigating some complex and really hard family dynamics — situations that have required advocacy, persistence, and a willingness to challenge "authority," even when the rules are long-standing and don't seem changeable. The other night, we were sitting in the car, and Nick thanked me. He...