Archive - MK's Substack

January 2025

A Walk with Fear

I haven’t been around much lately.

Jan 31 •

Mary Katherine Backstrom

Mama Tried: A Letter to My Kids About Love, Mistakes, and Resilience

Jan 16 •

Mary Katherine Backstrom

Can Empathy Save Us?

I spend a lot of time listening to stories

Jan 12 •

Mary Katherine Backstrom

Confronting the Thief of Peace

Yesterday was such a beautiful day.

Jan 3 •

Mary Katherine Backstrom

This Year, Hold on to Your Light

A few days ago, I spent New Year’s Eve with the person I love most.

Jan 2 •

Mary Katherine Backstrom

December 2024

Dear Heart Broken Friend

This morning, I got online to get a little work done when a Facebook memory appeared in my feed.

Dec 20, 2024 •

Mary Katherine Backstrom

Thoughts & Prayers are Killing Us

Yesterday, there was another school shooting.

Dec 19, 2024 •

Mary Katherine Backstrom

My Good Friend Matt

totally casual nothing to see here

Dec 14, 2024 •

Mary Katherine Backstrom

Thank you for being here. Just...thank you.

Last night, I received a comment that stopped me in my tracks.

Dec 6, 2024 •

Mary Katherine Backstrom

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