You Don't Have to Find the Lesson Yet

You Don't Have to Find the Lesson Yet

You Don't Have to Find the Lesson YetMayra Sanchez
Published on: 01/10/2026

In October 2012, Superstorm Sandy hit New York and destroyed the first level of my home. Suddenly, my kids, our pet and I were homeless.

What Are You Still Carrying?

What Are You Still Carrying?

What Are You Still Carrying?Mayra Sanchez
Published on: 29/09/2026

There are things in our lives that we keep long after we have stopped using them. A box in the basement, clothes hanging in a closet, a drawer filled with things that

The Cost of Living on Emotional Autopilot

The Cost of Living on Emotional Autopilot

The Cost of Living on Emotional AutopilotMayra Sanchez
Published on: 22/09/2026

There was a time when I thought being able to handle everything was a sign of strength. My comfort, desires and needs were an afterthought simply because I was willing to sacrifice all of it for the greater good.

When “Keeping the Peace” Costs You Your Peace

When “Keeping the Peace” Costs You Your Peace

When “Keeping the Peace” Costs You Your PeaceMayra Sanchez
Published on: 18/09/2026

Have you ever found yourself doing whatever you could to prevent a family disagreement, only to realize later that you were the one carrying all the tension? Maybe you changed your plans because a sibling wasn't happy about them.