We Can Do Hard Things Our Oscars Stories & How to Stay Steady with Life Changes
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Apr 7, 2026 They relive Oscars moments, fashion chaos, and unexpected red carpet warmth. They explore how to tell hard truths and why protecting kids from change can backfire. They discuss modeling real emotions, when leaving can be an act of love, and how to step into collective action and community.
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Losing The Oscar Felt Like Winning
- Glennon, Abby, and Amanda attended the Oscars as producers of a film about Andrea Gibson and Meg Fowley and described the night in detail.
- They celebrated together in the lobby after losing, danced, and found joy in being with their chosen community rather than the trophy.
Promises Of Permanence Harm Kids
- Promising children absolute stability (like 'we will never get divorced') backfires because it prevents them learning to handle change.
- Glennon realized protecting change-averse kids by freezing family life left them unprepared for inevitable life changes.
Expose Kids To Change Within The Family
- Do expose children to manageable change so they develop resilience while supported by family presence.
- Amanda and Glennon describe practices like rehearsals, ceremonies, and parents staying physically and emotionally beside kids during transitions.