Hi, I’m Kirsten Duncan. I’m a mom to three amazing young men. I’m a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a friend. I’m an optimist, an adventurer, a storyteller. I am also an ordinary woman who has navigated extraordinary circumstances. In the span of 4 months, our oldest son left for college, my husband of 24 years came out as gay, and our middle son was in a near-fatal drunk driving accident and suffered a severe brain injury.

This left me with the feeling of loss, yet somehow also finding balance and a great deal of unexpected discovery. Life can fall apart, but with grit, faith, and resiliency, it can be rebuilt.

This next chapter is mine to write, and I boldly and proudly share my story with you. I hope that you find meaning, growth, and strength in my story that reflects in yours. Is it uncomfortable? At times, yes. Is sharing it terrifying? Absolutely.

Through a serendipitous series of events, the inspiration for this project came to me. Here, I seek to create a supportive community – a place for safe dialogue without judgment or bitterness. By sharing our stories we can move forward and grow stronger each day.

Where will you find me? Hiking, on a yoga mat, curled up with a great book, working out, trying a new recipe, hip hop dancing, paragliding, learning how to fly a helicopter, exploring the desert of Morocco, swimming in the sea in Bali, getting lost in a new city, gardening, drinking wine, savoring a salted caramel, sipping a latte. Whatever I’m doing – you’ll find me pushing the envelope, facing my fears, and making the most of every single moment.