Posts Tagged ‘growing up’
Adulting as a Woman in the Bay Area: Turning 30 (and What to Do About it)
My 30th birthday, a little over a decade ago, was a mess. Drug-addled, depressed, and lonely in the city, turning 30 in San Francisco was a turning point. A few years of therapy, tons of yoga, and a hefty dose of self-compassion, and I was back on track. Why is this period—especially for women—so difficult?…
You Don’t Have To Be Your Crazy Family’s Packmule (or anyone else’s)
Family dynamics can be rough and even rougher on into adulthood. If your family is governed by judgement, blame or scapegoating it begs the question “Do I simply embrace and accept this because this is flesh and blood?” or “Do I walk from this because it doesn’t serve them or me?” No family is perfect. You know that. A…