Posts by LeAnne Parsons
What Happened To You Is Not Who You Are
Hello friends! September is a lovely month for so many reasons. One of those reasons is the month my sister was born! I have been learning more about trusting the process, and acceptance as I walk alongside Stacy through significant health challenges. Her move here to Arizona to live with me has been such a…
Read MoreWhat Kind of Air Are You Breathing?
As I write this from Minnesota, we are experiencing some of the worst air quality in the world. Wildfire smoke has settled over much of the state, the sky has that strange hazy look to it, and we’re being encouraged to limit our time outside because the air simply isn’t healthy right now. I’ve been…
Read MoreDon’t Pack Your Fears
Hello Friends, It feels good to be sitting down to write again. The last time I wrote in this space, I was preparing to leave on sabbatical to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain on a pilgrimage. My backpack was spread across the guest room bed, packing cubes scattered everywhere, and my mind was…
Read MoreA Woman’s Value and Worth Have No Expiration Date
Spring has sprung here in the United States and all around the world! April 2026 is finally here! I do love Springtime. What is your favorite season friend? This may be one of the last blogs I write before I leave for my Camino, as I take my very first sabbatical. If I write more…
Read MoreKeeping Your SPLACE at the Table
Welcome friends, Month #3 of 2026 is here, and it feels like a turning point to me. I sense a quiet invitation woven into this season, not to rush, or force anything, or to pretend everything is fine, but simply to take the next honest step forward. I was chatting with a woman this past…
Read MoreNavigating the Tide of Public Scrutiny: Tips for Handling Family Secrets
Beloved readers, February has a way of surfacing what January often tries to outrun. The newness has worn thin. The resolve is still there, but it’s quieter now, more honest. And this week’s question lands right in that space. This Week’s Question: What do we do when family secrets become public and bring shame to…
Read MoreWhen Silence Feels Like Betrayal: Is the Silent Treatment a Sign of Infidelity?
Beloved Readers, There’s something about January that slows us down enough to hear what we’ve been carrying. The calendar turns, the noise of the holidays fades, and the quiet feels different. I am in Colorado Springs today as I write this opening paragraph. Outside our back door lay 3 beautiful deer. As the dawn breaks…
Read MoreStronger Than the Storm Even When the Heart Breaks
Last month, as I laced up my shoes for the 60-mile breast cancer walk in San Diego, I had no idea how much the weather would mirror the inner storms so many of us are walking through. The rain came in sideways on Day 2. The wind cut against our faces. At one point, officials…
Read MoreBridging the Gap: Navigating Mismatched Priorities in Marriage
Hello Friends, As the days get shorter and the pace of the year slows, November becomes a natural season for reflection. For some, that reflection leads to gratitude. For others, it brings up grief. And for many, especially those navigating emotionally challenging marriages, this time of year can stir a quiet ache, a deep awareness…
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