Estrangement doesn’t end because a parent says “just get over it” or “family is everything.” It doesn’t end because they want a holiday photo or because they suddenly feel uncomfortable with the distance. Healing only begins when the people who caused harm become safe enough to come back to. And safety is not sentimental. It’s not performative. It’s not a “we love you and miss you” text. Safety is accountability. Safety is truth-telling. Safety is the end of secrecy, control, gossip, triangulati

✨🎄 Asking my kiddos what they want for Christmas this year is one of my favorite traditions. I told them I’d be sending their wish list to my classroom elves so they can deliver it straight to Santa… and of course they shared their sweet little wishes. 🥹❤️ Just like last year, I did my best to find every item on Amazon and created a wishlist for them. Last year was a COMPLETE success, every single one of my previous students received what they wished for, thanks to this small but mighty TikTok