This World Mental Health Day, I’m more grateful than ever for returning to my equestrian roots. Ever since I was a kid, being around these majestic 1500-pound non-verbal animals offered me peace, clarity, and a level of communication that could…
Coping with Grief as a Caregiver
When I arrived at my grandmother’s condo two years ago on this day, I never thought it would be the last time she would be in her home of more than two decades. I had driven almost an hour to…
The Thing About Grief
It seems like when you lose a loved one, everyone has an opinion about grief. The truth is that grief looks and feels different for everyone. It’s only been two months since my grandmother passed, and while sometimes it feels…
Thoughts on Traveling Again
Next month, I’ll be taking my first international trip since the pandemic. And to be honest, booking it felt equal parts exciting and terrifying. For the last few years, on top of navigating the pandemic, I’ve been a caregiver, which…
Saying Goodbye to a Loved One
No one can prepare you for how hard it is to say goodbye to a loved one—even if you know the end is near. For the last two years, I’ve wrestled with anticipatory grief, which is a blessing and a…
The Thing About Creating a New Routine…
One of the first things I thought about as I processed my grief and the loss of my grandmother was my routine. Visiting her in the nursing home wasn’t just my nightly routine, but the part that my day revolved…
Self-Care as an Entrepreneur
The past week has felt like one long bad dream. After the news of my grandmother’s passing, there were still plenty of calls to make and arrangements to put together, despite feeling like all I wanted to do was grieve…
How I’m *Really* Doing
The last 72+ hours have been a blur. I don’t know what day it is. My voice is raspy from talking to people nonstop. And, despite actually sleeping through the night, I feel anything but well-rested. In my head, I’m…
Mourning a Life
Two days ago, I got the call that I’d been dreading for the last three years. I returned late Friday night from a successful two-day shoot in Philadelphia. I was exhausted, but looking forward to being home to enjoy my…
Media Mentions: Cancer & Caregiving
June has proved to be a busy month—and it’s just getting started. There was a trip to Philadelphia right as the month began, then home in time for National Cancer Survivors Day and to launch the Buck Cancer collection with…
Finding Your Peace
Yesterday marked one year since I packed up and sold my grandmother’s condo. It also was when we launched The Hospital Bar as a community for caregivers of all kinds. Over the last year, advocating for patients and caregivers has…
Money Matters
Oh, April. The weather is warmer, the days are longer, and perhaps the countdown to summer has begun. But there’s also tax time and National Financial Literacy Month thrown in the mix too. Hopefully, by now, your taxes are a…
