Cristina Shubin

It’s cold and rainy today. The kind of day that gives you a slight headache and makes everything feel heavier. We were supposed to host our mom group this morning, but the rain changed our plans. So here I am — sitting in the quiet, reflecting. Lately, I’ve been realizing more and more how deeply our childhood shapes our daily lives. And if we do not look at it honestly… we risk passing that pain onto our own children. There’s a saying that goes: “If you don’t attend to your

🌧️ When It’s Cold Outside — And Cold Inside 2/16/2026 Yesterday I was tired. Frustrated. Cold — above all, cold. It’s been super rainy here on our farm in California. Rain for days. Mud everywhere. Wet clothes piling up faster than I can wash them. We went to the park in the morning, but after about an hour the rain started and we had to leave. And when you have an 8-month-old and a toddler, being inside all day can feel like emotional survival mode. The truth? I’m strugglin

2/15/2026 – 12:12 PM Today I hit a milestone. I went to a yoga class for the first time since having my second baby. Eight months postpartum… and I finally went. And wow. I feel so proud of myself. It wasn’t planned. It wasn’t graceful. It definitely wasn’t calm. Johnny and I had gotten into a huge argument that morning. Voices raised. Door slammed. Oatmeal half-made. The kids playing in the playroom while we loudly debated life and frustration. At one point I said, “Where ar