I have an essay up on Goodhousekeeping.com today that explores the idea of the crime gene. Take a look at how fear impacted my parenting during my lowest moment, and how gathering courage to face that fear allowed for me to be a better parent and person.
“A week after the birth of my third child, I brought a few cups from the kitchen table to the growing pile of dirty dishes on the counter, too exhausted to actually load them. The C-section and my son Michael’s stay in the NICU had taken its toll, and I could barely function…”
Read the rest of the essay here!
Pamela Brunskill 
Pam! So brave of you. So raw and so real. You transported me into that steamy bathroom and onto that closet floor. Your piece moved me and made my sympathize, relate (in my own way), and understand. And as always, such superb, solid writing. Thank you for reaching out to the world with this important article.