by Suzy Carroll | May 17, 2022
A recent conversation with a friend wrestling with how to respond to someone brought this thought to mind: The default is always compassion. No fixing. No judgment. No caretaking. Understanding, appreciating, empathizing, and honoring that their feelings are real for...
by Suzy Carroll | Apr 21, 2022
Earlier today, I learned that Artemis Celt, a woman I’ve known since the late 80s, passed over Easter weekend. It was a shock to me and many in our small town. Shortly after learning of her passing, a friend called. We shared our sadness, a few stories that made...
by Suzy Carroll | Jan 16, 2018
This mornings project of choice was moving books out of my office, prepping for the moving in of new office furniture. I didn’t get very far because two books that have been on my shelf for years, for some reason this morning I decided I needed to open the covers and...
by Suzy Carroll | Oct 25, 2014
In a small town, a few hours north of where I live, a young man shot, critically injured and killed several students at his high school. This young man, a star athlete, popular and good student then shot himself. How on earth does a dynamic young person crack to the...
by Suzy Carroll | Mar 26, 2014
Three decades ago, life had hit rock bottom and my twenty something self attempted suicide. Had I had even an ounce of self worth I know I would have said the words “I want to go to sleep and never wake up.” Had I valued my existence and valued myself I would never...