No Pictures of the Kids
- Kerstin Lindquist
- Nov 20
- 3 min read
We were on a family vacation in Florida when I asked my kids to take a photo with me.They said no—and walked away.
My heart dropped.
I respect my teens’ desire for privacy. They’ve grown up in front of cameras—on my blog, in adoption articles, on QVC billboards, even a book cover. They have every right to step back and experience this next chapter free from the scrutiny of public opinion.
But if I’m honest, not being able to take family photos is a real loss for me. These three humans are the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. I could stare at their faces all day in awe and wonder.
The moment on the beach hit me hard—maybe harder than it should have. But when you’re 48 and in full perimenopause, emotions rise fast. Pair that with two teenage girls and, well… let’s just say the Lindquist home can feel like a funhouse of hormones (said lovingly—and sarcastically).
This season isn’t easy.
Perimenopause meets puberty meets raising kids meets loss meets career pressure.
No wonder we’re tired. No wonder we cry.
When life feels heavy, I don’t reach for a glass of wine or comfort food—I reach for what’s natural and healing: prayer, movement, sunlight, sleep, my church community, and the gifts God’s placed on this earth.
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Whatever season you’re in—whether grief, transition, growth or just the holidays—remember:Trust Him. Trust yourself. And trust in the healing power of what He’s created.
xoxo,
Kerstin
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