“I wonder if she is asking me for something, for some understanding. Some type of compassion or empathy. I’m not good at those emotions, or, if we’re being honest, any emotion except anger.” — Kaira Rouda Copy Share Image
“I protect her and the kids from any harm that could come their way. From grandparents and babysitters,” — Kaira Rouda Copy Share Image
“We were the good old boys. We did what we did, and we got a slap on the wrist. That’s” — Kaira Rouda Copy Share Image
“I wonder if she is asking me for something, for some understanding. Some type of compassion or empathy. I’m not good at those emotions,… — Kaira Rouda Copy Share Image
“I'd learned balance is internal; that there really wasn’t one set formula for how to live your life nor how to handle the wife-mother-businesswoman… — Kaira Rouda Copy Share Image
“I taught myself how to imitate the look people have when they are feeling sad, for example. The corners of the mouth droop, the… — Kaira Rouda Copy Share Image
“I explained at the time. “There’s a difference between not expressing things and not feeling them. Remember me, Poker-face Paul? It’s a blessing and… — Kaira Rouda Copy Share Image
“It’s really a whole new feeling when you realize you’re in charge of your life, your thoughts, and your actions—or inaction.” — Kaira Rouda Copy Share Image
“I marveled about our collective ability as women to keep all the pain hidden, just below the surface.” — Kaira Rouda Copy Share Image
“My life is up to me to define. I needed to make my own dreams come true.” — Kaira Rouda Copy Share Image
“Life-change list Number Five: Don’t forget the care and feeding of friends.” — Kaira Rouda Copy Share Image
“She stays at home and cares for the house and for the children. Optimally, she learns to cook, but at the very least, she… — Kaira Rouda Copy Share Image