About rise & try again

If you’ve found your way here, chances are you’re navigating mornings that feel heavier than they should. You might be supporting a teen who freezes at the sound of an alarm or whispers “not today” from under the blankets. Maybe you’ve stood in the hallway wondering how you’re going to get everyone out the door without falling apart.

I’ve been there. Some days, I’m still there.

I created rise & try again because I needed a place where parents could be honest about what school anxiety and avoidance really look like behind closed doors. Not the polished version. The real one. The version with the long pauses outside bedroom doors and the quiet fear you carry around all day.

This isn’t a space for judgment or perfection. It’s a space for understanding.
A space for parents who love their kids deeply and are trying their best in situations that don’t have easy answers.

You won’t see my name or photos of my family here. That’s intentional. My choice to remain anonymous is about protecting my children’s privacy as they work through something personal and tender. It also lets me write openly without worrying about exposing them or turning their struggles into content.

What I can share is this: I’m a parent just like you. I understand how isolating it feels when mornings start with tension instead of routine, and how exhausting it is to make decisions when every choice feels wrong. I know how heavy it can be when the world doesn’t understand what’s happening inside your home.

My hope is simple: that you find comfort here, and maybe a little clarity. This blog isn’t about fixing everything overnight. It’s about taking small steps, offering gentle support, and trying again each day — even when the mornings are messy or uncertain.

You’re not alone in this. And even on the days when it feels impossible, you’re doing better than you think.

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We’ll take it one morning at a time.