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Patricia Alderman

The Messy Debris of Coronavirus Grief
Faith and Culture

The Messy Debris of Coronavirus Grief

ByPatricia Alderman June 1, 2021May 27, 2021

I once lived in a second-story condo along a large river and if I’d had any arm strength whatsoever, it would’ve been a stone’s throw from the water. A pair of great blue herons lived within sight of what was my favorite spot—an 8×5 deck just off the dining room.  I never grew bored of…

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Uncoupled, but not Unhinged
Lifestyle

Uncoupled, but not Unhinged

ByPatricia Alderman December 1, 2020November 23, 2020

There’s a gradual uncoupling that occurs when a marriage comes to an end. Coworkers may notice the woman who begins more sentences with “I” than “We.” Invitations once accepted are now turned down. Churchgoers may notice that a previously coupled person now attends services alone. Chances are that by the time such things are noticed,…

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Not So Young, Nestless, and Single
Spiritual Growth

Not So Young, Nestless, and Single

ByPatricia Alderman May 1, 2019April 25, 2019

Sitting in the waiting room with dilated eyes, I could only make out pictures and headlines in the magazine I thumbed through. I saw a set of bullet points—some sort of symptoms—and as I squinted I recognized one after another. Feeling more sad than usual; Often aggravated; Crying easily; Experiencing a loss of meaning and…

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