Can we talk about how difficult it is to find people to socialize with outside of work as adults? My husband and I moved to Massachusetts last year and have had quite the time trying to find groups to socialize with. Sure, I could go to a bar and meet people there if I wanted to, but I drink so rarely that it’s not my scene. On top of that, while my ears are not as sensitive as they once were, as I can be in the loud atmosphere of a bar for a little bit and be fine, it can still be overstimulati

I didn't open social media on Tuesday, November 5, or most of Wednesday, November 6. I made the mistake of opening social media before I went to bed Wednesday night, and I saw exactly what I missed.I'm convinced social media is both great and awful. It's great because it connects people and allows conversations to happen regardless of distance. When it comes to politics, however, it's less than ideal. I saw the same posts about the election at least 20 times per site, which is exactly what happe

So how does one draw a boundary? Respectfully, of course, but how do we clarify that a boundary, when established, is one that people shouldn't cross? It can be tough to draw them. I have a story about how I had to draw a serious boundary with people in my life. Let's talk about how I did it.My husband and I got married in October 2023. Before our marriage, we were asked one question consistently: will I convert to my husband's religion? The number of times we got asked this was almost comical.