On an Athens beach, Phaedra met an American man she hoped to spend her life with. Their romance grew through letters exchanged across continents, and they married in a Greek Orthodox church. Soon afterward, she
Most golfers have experienced at least one round where everything seemed to flow. The swing felt natural. The mind felt quiet. Decisions came easily. There was no desperate attempt to fix positions, guide the club
When most people hit their eighth decade, they are looking to slow down, sink into a comfortable armchair, and let the world spin at its own pace. But when I hit my eighties, I decided
What if better golf didn’t require more swing thoughts, more corrections, or more control? Think Less, Play Better by Werner Welgemoed explores how simplifying your thinking can help you play with greater clarity, commitment, and
Mention foster parenting in conversation and there is a good chance someone will respond with three familiar words: “I couldn’t do it.” Usually, those words come from a place of admiration. What often follows is
Babies cannot explain fear. They cannot describe loss. They cannot tell a caregiver that something feels unfamiliar, unsafe or overwhelming. But does that mean they cannot experience trauma? According to Get Too Attached: Collective Wisdom
Childhood trauma does not always remain in childhood. It often follows a person quietly into adulthood, shaping how they love, trust, forgive, fear, and survive. In Sleeping with the Snake, Phaedra’s life reveals how early
Every parent wants their child to succeed. We hope they will do well in school, build a meaningful career, form strong relationships and grow into confident adults. But in a world where success is often
Every foster family has a story. Some begin with a long-held calling to care for children. Others begin with an unexpected phone call, a family emergency, a newborn in need or a realization that there
“I could never foster. I’d get too attached.” It is a sentence foster parents hear all the time. Usually, it is meant as admiration. The speaker imagines loving a child deeply, only to face the
