Jenna Martin

When you feel like giving up on people do this instead

“I dunno, Jen, I don’t know what happened. I used to be the guy who helped everyone and now I just can’t. The world’s changed. I just...

I Carried A Watermelon and Other Awkward Moments

There's this scene in the now cult classic movie"Dirty Dancing" where Baby meets Johnny for the first time. Johnny is the resident hottie...

What No One Told Me About Joy

There's something not a lot of people know about me and that's about to change. Wait for it. Wait for it. Ok. I adore guinea pigs. My...

How To Stop Collecting Pain and Finally Let Go

Letting go doesn't mean forgetting. How we deal with pain depends on nowness.

Losing a Twin: How Milo Saved Me

It's been a while. I'm so sorry. Every fall, I start off with the same pumpkin-spice enthusiasm. I grab my favorite boots, don my...

I Can Do Hard Things. Right?

Photo courtesy of Leandro De Carvalho: https://pixabay.com/photos/phoenix-flames-heron-bird-2733938/ No one ever wrote a book about the...

Creating Magic for Children When They Need It The Most

Image courtesy of Markus Spiske https://www.pexels.com/photo/holidays-texture-animal-reflection-104344/ Once upon a time (many moons ago)...

Unexpected Words of Wisdom from Lady Gaga During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Lady Gaga can be an inspiration at the most unexpected times. Two simple words really.

Kids Can Be Cruel. But Why?The Science Behind Bullying

Find out the science behind bullying and why your child may be the victim.

Big Victories Are Sometimes the Most Quiet