Why I Deprioritized Myself and What I Now Know About Boundaries
“If you do not have needs, you once did.” ~ Marshall Rosenberg When I was born, my mother did not want me. In the northern part of India, there is…
How to Boost Your Self-Esteem: 6 Tips to Like Yourself More
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” ~Buddha I have, as I believe many of us do, grappled with the thorny issues…
Healing Your Broken Heart After Miscarriage
“You never arrived in my arms, but you will never leave my heart.” ~Zoe Clark-Coates If you have experienced a miscarriage, I am so sorry for your loss. I know…
5 Ways to Stay Mentally Strong, No Matter What
“Have a little faith in your ability to handle whatever’s coming down the road. Believe that you have the strength and resourcefulness required to tackle whatever challenges come your way.”…
Liminal Space: Where Painful Endings Can Become New Beginnings
“New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.” ~Lao Tzu Life has a way of pushing us into the unknown, often through experiences that initially seem devastating. These moments of…
3 Healthy Love Lessons for Survivors of Trauma and Abuse
“Maybe it’s time for the fighter to be fought for, the holder to be held, and the lover to be loved.” ~Unknown Growing up, I had no reference whatsoever for…
How I Ditched Alcohol (Again) and Lost 30 Pounds
“Setbacks are simply reminders.” ~Alison Schuh Hawsey The nightly wine was back. This time with a vengeance. It began in late October, when I was happily organizing the bathroom of…
5 Things to Know When an Abusive Parent Dies
“Family is supposed to be our safe haven. Very often, it’s the place where we find the deepest heartache.” ~Iyanla Vanzant My brother called me at work on a random…