As a gentleman, do you think this quote is accurate? What are your initial thoughts?
Interactive Quote of the Day—How do Gentlemen Make People Feel Better?
As a gentleman, do you think this quote is accurate? What are your initial thoughts?
What I’m Learning About My Son’s First Home Away From Home
Many parents dread the day that their children leave the nest. I’m grateful to have been liberated by my empty nest.
Interactive Quote of the Day—How Important is Compassion?
As a gentleman, do you think this quote is accurate? What are your initial thoughts?
Interactive Post of the Day—How do You Care for the Vulnerable
As a gentleman, do you think this quote is accurate? What are your initial thoughts? — What is your definition of vulnerable? Are there certain people, or categories of people who are more vulnerable than others? What does it look like to “take care” of the most vulnerable person in the room? Tell us your…
Interactive Quote of the Day—Definition of a Gentleman
As a gentleman, do you think this quote is accurate? What are your initial thoughts?
This Mom’s College Send-Off to Her Only Son
I’m excited for you to start your next chapter. There are many opportunities available to you now that won’t be available at any other time in your life.
The Subtlety of Emotional Abuse
Women aren’t crazy—we simply have feelings and have every right to express them without being invalidated or labeled as crazy.
Revisiting My Dad’s Death While Telling Others About his Life
My Dad passed a short 11 months after my mother. This is the tribute I shared at his funeral. Reading it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done.
How Losing My Marriage Saved My Family
It’s strange that the skills we need to carry out this give-and-take arrangement are suddenly adequate when the inadequacy of these same skills led to our failed marriage.
What if We Let Others Help Us Be Accountable?
What if we were open to be challenged on occasion, instead of being defensive and holding firm to a position that may not even serve us?
When Raising Boys, Transparency Brings Freedom
Because I’ve been transparent with my son, he’s eager to share the moments of his life with me.
Why I Find Emotionally Available Men Attractive
Emotional availability invites connection, security, and gratitude—you can use it to cultivate dividends in your relationships
Becoming “Mama” To a Tribe of Young Boys
“Mama,” Melissa Drake gives the boys in her tribe a safe place to fall and honest preparation for the real world. They adore her for it.