Redeeming Pain

In 1996, when my brother Dan died in a car accident in Hungary, my only thoughts were how it was affecting me and my family.  My brothers and I lost a sibling and best friend. My parents unnaturally lost a …

The Folly of the Unforgiving

Rebecca* laid in her bed, her hands covering her sobbing face. Her 78-year voice crackling to get the words out, “Marcus, I said,” recalling last night’s conversation, “will you forgive me?” She paused telling me the story as I swallowed …

T-I-C Before You Talk

WHAT did I JUST SAY!?!? Have you ever asked yourself that question? I have! A LOT! This phrase is usually proceeded by a sickening feeling of guilt as my stomach drops. Why do I say things like that? I don’t …