
As a wife, mother, community specialist and owner of an independent practice, I often am torn in millions of directions — and the pressure can be tremendous.
On Mother’s Day a few years ago, my kids presented me with a mug that read: “There are times when only mom will do.” As I reflected on the messaging and unpacked the words, I realized that sometimes I believe I am the only one equipped to handle all the things that life, family and work throw on my plate. However, feeling as if you are the only one who can do anything only forges disappointment, self-destruction