Today was the day – Nathan's first day of daycare.
Tag: struggle
My Return
After months of spending each day and night with a babbling toddler, I've made my return to work. And I feel...lost.
So You Want to Be a Writer
For the best part of a decade, I have dedicated myself to being a writer. I have spent countless hours with pen and paper, computer and keyboard, thoughts and stories. And in all honesty, there are days when I want to quit. Nobody prepares you for the reality.
I Don’t Want to Write Today
In the dimly lit room, the blank screen of the laptop seemed to taunt me…
On Hold
What do you do when everything in your life seems to go wrong? When the whole world appears to be against you, and you feel trapped? It can be scary. It can be demoralizing. It can be paralyzing. But it's ultimately human. I've found myself reflecting a bit on the last ten years of my… Continue reading On Hold
The Journey
The leaves are gradually turning in colour; change is coming. My brother recently told me he thought I would have moved from Fort McMurray a long time ago. Now that he's made the decision to pack up his family and move on, I find myself thinking about what he said more and more. It's no… Continue reading The Journey
