With International Women's Day upon us, it's time to toast not just to the monumental strides made towards gender equality but to the personal triumphs and acts of courage that fill the everyday lives of women worldwide.

This year, a standout story has captured my heart—a narrative that beautifully encapsulates the spirit of this day.
It’s the journey of a client, a remarkable woman, who has been tirelessly working to forge a deeper, more meaningful connection with her pre-teen daughter.

This is what she texted me tonight:
"I had to use every skill and resource I've got this afternoon and here's the result. On my night stand after yoga tonight, (referring to the Love O'Meter photo above). Thanks Michelle. You make this possible!"

But it didn't start this way. Picture this: a mother and daughter, together, weathering the storms of adolescence—a period brimming with challenges, changes, and opportunities for growth. This story is a familiar one, echoing in the lives of many, yet it remains uniquely inspiring. This devoted mother, with each visit to my practice, brings a new focus, a new area of her life she's eager to enrich. Her latest endeavor? Cultivating a relationship with her daughter that's built on trust, understanding, and an abundance of love.