by Delaney Metcalf | Apr 14, 2026 | Opinion
The turbulence of our political environment has reminded me how deeply communities rely on the stories they tell themselves. Those stories aren’t always true, but they feel safe. As public narratives clash and old certainties fracture, I’ve been reflecting on how...
by Delaney Metcalf | Apr 8, 2026 | Opinion
Some people grow up emotionally held, mirrored and known. Then there are those like me who grew up too fast because we had to become adults long before we ever had the chance to be a child. Any type of neglect prevents growth. It creates gaps in emotional development,...
by Delaney Metcalf | Mar 25, 2026 | Opinion
During Women’s History Month, we often celebrate women’s strength. But strength is not the whole story. There is also the cost—the emotional labor, the silence, the roles women were trained to perform long before they had language for them. They didn’t even have time...
by Delaney Metcalf | Mar 11, 2026 | Opinion
Many neurodivergent women spend their entire lives thinking something is wrong with them, when the truth is simpler and far more devastating: They were unsupported, misunderstood and expected to survive without the tools everyone else took for granted. A diagnosis...
by Delaney Metcalf | Feb 24, 2026 | Opinion
Silence is often misunderstood. Many people imagine it as emptiness, withdrawal or passivity. But in spiritual care, silence is one of the most active, relational and transformative practices we have. It creates space for grounding, clarity and connection within...
