THOUGHTS &
NOTES

The truth is, it never really does. I was reminded of that recently at a family event with my son’s father. Our “child” is now in his 30s, which deserves an eye roll all by itself. But the interaction I had with his father could have sent me spiraling if not for the years of work I have done on myself. I have replayed the conversation in my head more than once, not to torture myself, but to get curious about it. Why did I stay in an uncomfortable interaction? Why did I refrai