by Tim | Dec 3, 2025 | Advocacy & Social Justice, Family & Relationships, Lived Experience & Empowerment, Self-Care & Wellness
Someone recently told me that they felt like they were “the glue” holding their relationship together. The comment lingered in my mind longer than expected. Not because it was profound, but because it echoed something I had lived without ever naming. If glue is the...
by Tim | Jun 19, 2025 | Advocacy & Social Justice, Family & Relationships, Lived Experience & Empowerment, Resources & Support, Trauma & Healing
Over the years, my wife and I have opened our doors to kids who needed a place to stay—sometimes for a weekend, for months, and in some cases, we made them ours permanently. And while every placement has been different, there’s been one thing in common: trauma. Not...
by Tim | May 6, 2025 | Addiction & Recovery, Advocacy & Social Justice, Family & Relationships, Lived Experience & Empowerment, Mental Health, Resources & Support, Self-Care & Wellness, Trauma & Healing, Uncategorized
When I Finally Asked for Help There wasn’t one big breaking point—just an extended quiet collapse. It was like a hundred little cracks, that finally gave way. I was tired all the time. Numb. Angry. Not just worn out from parenting or life’s usual stress, but deeply...
