How I’ve Redefined Success Since ‘Failing’ by Traditional Standards
“Once you choose hope, anything is possible.” ~Christopher Reeve When I was a child, I wanted to save the world. My mom found me crying in my bedroom one day.…
6 Way To Recalibrate and Focus Where You Spend Your Energy This Holiday Season
Life is short they say! Eat the dessert first they say! Well, there is some truth to this as we only have a certain amount of time/energy and as I…
Why Trauma Doesn’t Always Make Us Stronger (and What Does)
“Literally every person is messed up, so pick your favorite train wreck and roll with it.” ~Hannah Marbach You’ve probably heard this before: “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”…
What Most People Get Wrong About Singles and 6 Messages You Might Need
“In a world that treats a forty-one-year-old single woman like a teenager who didn’t get asked to prom, I think it’s extremely important to recognize the unique wisdom of a…
A Gentle Reminder to Anyone Who’s Struggling This Holiday Season
“It’s okay to want to be alone. It’s okay to take time for yourself.” ~Kate Allan It’s the holiday season, the most wonderful time of the year, they say, but…
How I Knew It Was Emotional Abuse: The Subtle Signs I Almost Missed
“I hope you find love, but more importantly, I hope you’re strong enough to walk away from what love isn’t.” ~Tiffany Tomiko A few weeks after breaking up from what…
How I Got Sober and What I Now Know About the Impacts of Alcohol
“Sometimes deciding who you are is deciding who you’ll never be again.” ~Anonymous May 13th, 2011. I finally surrendered to the fact that I had a drinking problem and desperately…
These Stories Will Change the Way You Live
The holiday season can be joyful, stressful, difficult, or beautiful. It all depends on what you’re going through. Regardless of your unique circumstances, I have a gift that I suspect…
