03/08/2026
On this International Women’s Day, I’m thinking about the women who came before me and the women I had the privilege of raising.
My maternal & paternal grandmothers graduated from college in the 1930s, at a time when that path wasn’t expected—or encouraged—for many women. Her courage quietly opened doors that women like me would later walk through.
I’ve also had the honor of raising three strong daughters who are now women in their own right—capable, thoughtful, and resilient.
And along the way, I’ve been surrounded by extraordinary women: friends, colleagues, mentors, and clients who show me every day what strength really looks like.
As a therapist, I get a front-row seat to women doing some of the bravest work there is—healing, setting boundaries, rebuilding after loss, and choosing themselves again.
Today I’m celebrating the women who came before us, the women beside us, and the women still finding their voice.
Strong women don’t just appear.
They are supported, encouraged, and sometimes lovingly challenged into becoming who they are meant to be.
Happy International Women’s Day.
When one woman heals, she doesn’t just change her life—she changes the story for the women who come after her.
