I hope this comes as a call, an encouraging hand held out to help you set up some boundary lines around your life, as I continue to attempt this myself.

I know that as (mostly) non-Catholics, we sometimes overcorrect on Mary by playing her down. But she plays a vital role in the story of God coming to earth. And I would argue that her experience is even more poignant for those of us who believe she was human, just like us.

There's something deeply transformative in being able to look back at what's been done, see things I would do differently, and still continue on in the grace of God.