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Last week was my birthday. And like we’ve done for every birthday in our family since my kids were little, we gathered around the dinner table and shared what we love most about the birthday person. We started this tradition when my kids were young, back when they could just manage a single word or a simple, “I love Mom because she reads me stories.” It was sweet and sincere, even if they didn’t have big words to say or elaborate thoughts to share But last week, with my kids now 22, 20, and 17, I watched them speak with such clarity and confidence - looking me in the eye and sharing thoughtful, heartfelt reflections about who I am and what I mean to them. It was beautiful and my heart was so full. And it reminded me how this practice over the years has helped them find their voice, connect to their feelings, and express love out loud to those that matter to them. The truth is, we all want to feel loved, seen, and valued. But so often, we assume the people we care about already know how we feel. We feel silly or we just forget to say it out loud. This tradition changes that. I want to encourage you to try it… especially with your kids, your partner, your family and friends. Taking a moment to say what you love about someone is a gift. (Making it so perfectly appropriate for a birthday!) And if putting feelings into words is something you or someone you love struggles with, it’s something we can work on together. As a Relationship Coach, I help women communicate clearly, confidently, and compassionately in their relationships. This fall, I’m launching a small women’s group coaching program where we’ll explore how to build connection, express ourselves openly, and strengthen our most important relationships. It will run from mid-September to mid-November and meet weekly in a supportive, growth-focused space. If that sounds like something you’d like to be part of, just reply to this email or reach out. I’ll send more info soon! And if you prefer to work one on one, we can do that too. And in the meantime, try this tradition for yourself the next time you are gathering for someone’s birthday. Or better yet, don’t wait for a birthday… pick someone you love today and tell them one thing you love most about them. It might just change everything. With love and belief in you,
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