by Lisa McCrohan | Nov 7, 2019 | Regarding Our Children
The other night I was in my office finishing up some work. It was right before bedtime. My almost-teenager came into the room and sat down on the couch. “Hey, mom,” he said. I had work to finish up, but this time, I knew what was happening here and I didn’t want to...
by Lisa McCrohan | Oct 17, 2019 | Soulful Poetry
Dropping the Armor One day – maybe because it’s time or because the weight has become too crushing – you drop the armor around your heart so you can breathe and love in this world undefended. Lisa McCrohan, MA, LCSW-C, SEP There comes a time in our lives when we just...
by Lisa McCrohan | Oct 14, 2019 | Following what delights your heart, Soulful Poetry
Start Now Start Now. Whatever it is that has been on your heart to try, create, or embrace – just take one soulful action today toward that desire. Life is so short and precious. Let’s live it with a full, imperfect, messy, will-risk-love heart. We really do...
by Lisa McCrohan | Oct 2, 2019 | grief, Soulful Poetry
The Grief that Won’t Go Away Beneath the hurry and worry, beneath the frazzled scurrying for control, beneath the frustration turned resentment, beneath the fear that comes out as anger and rage pointing out the tiny mishaps of your child or partner, and momentary...
by Lisa McCrohan | Sep 27, 2019 | grief, Soulful Poetry
Your Heart Will Be Satisfied I see your suffering. I will not let that ache within you remain forever tender and raw. I will not let your cry go unheard. I will satisfy your deepest longings. I will soothe your anxiety. I will not let you go cold and hungry. I will...