You know what’s great at the end of a tough week? Talking with folks who have your back. Today I was lucky enough to have several conversations with people who are on my side. A couple of them were work colleagues, encouraging me to not stress about some of the difficulties happening with my job. They’re actively looking for solutions on my behalf.

And tonight I spent quite a bit of time talking with my mom and a couple of my sisters. Even when we are just catching up on the week’s activities, it’s comforting to chat with my family. There’s something grounding about family that makes things feel alright.