My Mother was Not Perfect.

My Mother was Not Perfect.

Growing up, I always pondered what it meant to be a good parent. My reflections often circle back to my own childhood—shaped under the gentle hands of my mother, whose imperfections mingled seamlessly with her strengths to paint a portrait of maternal warmth that I...
Find Peace with Divorce Mediation

Find Peace with Divorce Mediation

When Emily stood at the altar saying her vows, she never imagined that just three years later, she’d be wading through a messy, expensive divorce. Like many, she faced the daunting reality of endless court battles, which not only drained her bank account but...
The Cool Dad

The Cool Dad

As a father of three adult young men, I, Steven Unruh, have navigated the profound joys and inevitable complexities of parenting. My journey began in Oakland, California, where I worked with teens and families at a nonprofit following college. This experience,...
A Total Eclipse of the Heart

A Total Eclipse of the Heart

“Once upon a time I was falling in love, but now I’m only falling apart.” In light (or darkness?) of the total solar eclipse yesterday, I could not help but think of the connections between a solar eclipse and being in the midst of a divorce. In the...