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No is a complete sentence. And also, not an apology
I used to think saying “no” required a detailed explanation. Now I know better: people who respect your boundaries don’t need a backstory. “No” is a full sentence—and it doesn’t need a footnote.

Joshua Ericson
May 262 min read


The tiny ways we betray ourselves to keep the peace
Not all boundary violations are dramatic. Sometimes they look like saying “I’m fine” when you’re not, or agreeing to things that drain you. But those small betrayals add up—and you deserve better than a life lived in quiet resentment.

Joshua Ericson
May 222 min read


Parenting Through the Awkward Stuff
Talking to your kids about sex might be the most awkward parenting milestone—and that’s exactly why it matters. The goal isn’t perfection. I

Joshua Ericson
Apr 282 min read


Build the Dream Without Breaking Your Family
Big dreams take time—but time isn’t free. If you’re not careful, the cost of your goals could be the people who matter most. Presence can’t

Joshua Ericson
Apr 263 min read


Marriage Counseling: You Don’t Have to Be Falling Apart to Get Help
Marriage counseling isn’t just for couples in crisis. It’s a tool for growth, connection, and communication—especially when things are going

Joshua Ericson
Apr 142 min read


The Invisible Labor of Marriage
Marriage isn’t just romance—it’s remembering, planning, anticipating, adjusting. And when that invisible labor goes unspoken or unshared, it

Joshua Ericson
Apr 112 min read


When You Love Your Kids But Need Everyone to Stop Touching You
Some days, parenting feels like too much. Not because you don’t love your kids—but because you’ve reached your limit. Being touched out does

Joshua Ericson
Apr 102 min read


When Your Kid Is an A**hole (And You Still Love Them)
You can be frustrated with your kid and still love them like crazy. That’s parenting. That’s being human. That’s real.

Joshua Ericson
Apr 42 min read


The Emotional Cost of Being the 'Stable One'
Being the “stable one” sounds noble, but it’s exhausting. You’re allowed to ask for help, too.

Joshua Ericson
Apr 12 min read
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